Patty DeFord

August 31, 1958 - January 29, 2023

Patty Dale DeFord of Trumann departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 29 days.  She was born Sunday, August 31, 1958 in Jonesboro, AR and lived her lifetime in Trumann.  She was a retired teacher at ASU Marked Tree and a member of First United Methodist Church in Trumann.  Patty was preceded in death by her parents; Dale and Patricia Massey Harvison. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Greg DeFord of the home; three daughters, Kaitlyn DeFord, Kelsey DeFord, Kylie DeFord; and one brother, Danny Harvison of Hardy. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 30th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home.  Service and burial will be private. In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is optional, and social distancing will be observed. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net