Granny Pat passed away unexpectedly at her home in Fallon on Sunday evening, September 24, 2023. Pat will be reunited in heaven with her husband Clifford Franklin, son Tori, sister Aledene, her parents, grandson Chantz, nieces Kayla and Raelynn.
Patricia Rae Mitchell was born on June 13, 1951 to Frances (Gould) and Ray Mitchell in Miles City. She married Clifford August 16, 1969 and had two children Tori on May 4, 1971 and Hattie October 29, 1975, while living the cowboy dream.
Pat is survived by her siblings K.C., Floyd (Charry), Dixie (Carey), Jeri (Marlin) and daughter Hattie (Jason). Grandchildren Dani (James), Gunner, Tyler (Jessica), Bailey, Austin (Alzada), Drew (Laura Kate) and Grayson. Nephews Levi (Chrystal), Drew (Brittney), Colby (Chelsea) and Harry. Nieces Wendy (Hugh) and Lindsey. She loved her dear friend Veda and great nieces and nephews. Pets Sambo, Kitty and Newt.
So, God made the cowboy’s wife.
God said, “I need somebody who will get up with the blue birds, make the coffee, cook the bacon, work all day horseback alongside her cowboy and then come home to make supper, water her flowers and tend to her garden. She will slow dance in the kitchen; his high school, homecoming queen. Then, read her children a bedtime story and put Vicks on their feet.”
God said, “I need someone who can cook ham and bean soup with buttered rolls and feed all the helping neighbors chasing yearlings in the timber. Cussing like a sailor, driving the mule full of kids. She will chew tobacco, drink whiskey, play cards, golf, clean with bleach and spoil her pets.”
God said, “I need someone who can handle being snowed in during the winter and to show the grandchildren the secret spot and best fishing spot. She will be wearing black leather, searching for the best cedar trees down creeks and streams. Picking sage, the caretaker of the land and animals. The sugar to his cinnamon, who kept us all together, in recipes only she knew. Somebody who’d shower us with unconditional love, a sense of humor and a contagious laugh that filled a room.”
So, God made the cowboy’s wife.
Inspire by So God Made a Farmer’s Wife – written by Sierra Shea
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, with family receiving friends from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral home in Broadus. Ashes will be spread with family at her favorite fishing hole on the Little Powder.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday October 7, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
101 Wilson Street
Broadus, Montana 59317
Luncheon
Following the Family Receive Friends
Saturday October 7, 2023
VFW
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Brenda Witkowski says
Hattie, Gunner and Bailey,
I am so very sorry to hear this news. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you all!!!
Bob and Deb Hagemeister says
Tyler and families! So sorry to hear about Pat! Always enjoyed visiting with her over the years! Our thoughts are with you. Bob & Deb
Jerusalem, Zeke, Melanie and Jonathan Martin says
All of our love and prayers to such a beautiful and amazing woman. We called her Grandma Pat. We know she is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. She will be missed and her memories cherished. She lives on through us all. May you Rest in peace, Grandma Pat.
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to all of Pat’s family.
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Geri, Marlyn and Floyd I was so sorry to hear about Pat, She was such a nice young lady. It has been many years since I have seen You girls but it seems like just the other day. I will always remember Powderville and Biddle, Montana Dances with you girls. Pat and Alladene and your parents can have a nice reunion now. REST IN PEACE PAT.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Susan Denson Jerke says
Sending prayers to all of Pat’s family and friends. We were such close neighbors and friends to her and the whole Mitchell family on the Powder River.
Tammy Mallett Pecha says
So sorry for your loss.
Sylvia Zimmer says
So so sorry to hear about this.. our sympathy to all the family. Hugs and prayers for all..
Jim Davis says
Ah hell Pat, just last week you were wishing me and my family sympathy. And now I very sincerely send your family care and condolences.
Adam Zimmer says
Hattie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill and Brenda Allison says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Pat’s family. She was such a big part of our family over the years. So sorry for your loss.
Ved says
Hey, you weren’t supposed to go before me, now what will I do without you. I won’t be taking anymore trips, my co-pilot is gone, no more fishing, no more going out for just a couple. We were going to check into a nursing home together. We weren’t done growing old together. I’m trying to get it through my head, my buddy is gone. I love you, miss you more than I can describe. My heart hurts. Ved
Debbie and Duane Talcott says
Thoughts and prayers to all Pat’s family, my heart goes out to all of you. Hugs
Steve and Tracy Vail says
Our prayers are with you!
Tom and Ann Emmons says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barbara Hirsch says
Oh my I just can’t believe you’re gone Pat. I always had such fun when we were bowling. And I love that little dog of yours. He’s such a cutie he is. He was so much fun. Well I hope you rest in peace and there’s no more pain. Please know I’m going to miss you a whole lot.
Mitchell Stout says
Hard to believe it, gonna miss her, spent many a evens w hen I was little out there watching cartoons and playing.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heartfelt, thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to Hattie, Sis, Floyd, Dixie, K.C. and their families. You guys are like family to a lot of us. We have been through a lot together, and been there for each other. That’s the way it should be! I know that Pat is now having the most joyous reunion with Cliff, Tori, Aladene, Ray, Frances, and the rest of the family who have gone on before her. Heaven has gained a “PISTOL” for an angel. Rest in peace, Pat, we all love you!
Larry & Deanna Hay says
Oh Pat, so many great memories over the years…you were always so darn cute, fast on the track, and had such a great sense of humor! Love you…Much love to Jeri & Marlin, Floyd, Dixie & Casey…
Nancy Klein Hoffer says
Jeri, thank you for sending me this link. Such a loss. What a wonderful person. My condolences to all of you.
Cyndi Thornton and Mark Terhaar says
We will really miss Pat. she was a great neighbor and an amazing person
Phyllis Landa says
Hattie and family , so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing !! My heart goes out to you !! I’m thinking of you all !! Will keep you in my prayers !!’
Sharyn Wallace says
Oh no no no, this is way to young. I heart hurts for all of you. I just loved her so much for helping me deal with my losses and her laugh was priceless. Just so you know dear Pat, Garry had sooo much respect for you and Cliff. Hard to believe you are all giggling in Heaven.
Bob Cook says
Hattie and family,
So sad to learn of Pats’ passing. Have not seen Pat in years, but knew her very well in my younger days. So Sorry.. RIP
Bonnie Lyda says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Pat’s family..
Wayne Wetherelt Jr. and Serena Wetherelt says
Thoughts and prayers to all of the family. I sure enjoyed her and one would never forget her laugh. I think she and Veda always tried to terrorize me when I worked at the Montana Bar for Floyd and Donna. Rest in peace Pat.
Tom & Judy Collins says
We are so sorry to hear about Pat. We are thinking of all of you.
Neal & Pat Sanburn says
Thoughts and prayers for Pat and her family. I spent many days with the Mitchell family and treasure the many memories. We send our heartfelt condolences to this very special family. Rest In Peace, Pat.
Bob and Carolyn Traub says
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and Prayers for all the family.
John and Lana Smith says
Floyd, Dixie, Hattie and families: We are so saddened to hear of Pat’s death and so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you and for all of her family and friends. We have so many fond memories of Cliff and Pat from the “old days”. Pat’s smile and laugh were so infectious; we enjoyed her immensely. May she rest in eternal peace.
Carol Hanrahan says
Jeri & Marlon, Floyd, Dixie & Carey, Hattie and all of Pat’s family ….. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Pat was such a nice & fun gal ….. I can still hear her laugh in the hallway at school! Rest well friend.
Carol Mellor Hanrahan
Kathy Bowers says
May God hold you in his loving arms in this time of sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vicki Sweat says
Hattie & family, so very sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Lisa Lynch says
To Pat’s Family, Thoughts and Prayers to you, so sorry for your loss.
Sheri Gali says
Sending hugs to all Pat’s family. She was quite the lady and will be missed. 💔
Michelle Wilson says
Hattie, Jason, Bailey, Gunner, Grayson and the rest of the family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Loss is never easy; May you find comfort in your memories of Pat (mom/grandma) in the days & weeks to come.
Bernice Rolfson says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you ,
Mona Magnuson says
Jeri, I’m so sorry to hear about Pat… our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family…
Shawn and Shawna Wahl says
To the family we are so very sorry to hear of your Loss. Prayers are being sent your way’s very sorry.
Sheila Dixson says
We are so sorry for your loss. Pat made our little town a brighter place.
Nick and Sheila Dixson
Tom and Carla Bowers says
So very sorry to all of Pat’s family for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers.
Guille Irons says
Dear Hattie my deepest sympathies to you and your family! losing a parent is never easy no matter what age or how prepared we are! thinking of you! hugs
Tedi Williams says
We will all miss this great lady! My heart goes out to Hattie and all of her family!!
Cheri and Earl Alt says
Jeri and Marlin, Floyd, Dixie, KC, and all of Pat’s family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. We will always remember the good times when you lived on the
Powder River and across the street in Broadus. She will surely be missed.
Linda Anderson says
Hattie Gunner and Bailey
So sorry to learn of Pat’s passing. You and all you family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Kathy Alderman says
So very sorry to hear this. Sending prayers and thoughts to all the family. Pat played a huge role in all of your lives and because of that she will truly be missed. Hold on to all your memories close to your hearts.
Barb Hirsch says
On behalf of the senior bowling league, you will be so missed Pat we used to have so much fun. I hope you are reunited with all your family that has gone before you and that you rest in peace and get a Bowling team going up there. Sincerely, seeing your leg Tuesday Bowling.
Gerald and Janet Himelspach says
So sad to hear of Pat’s passing. She was family, all the Mitchell’s were. Our sympathy to all of you.
Skin and Betty Collins says
To all of Pat’s family. So very sorry to hear of your loss. She went through a lot in her life. but now she is with her family in heaven. Sending hugs and prayers to all. Rest in peace now Pat.
Chris says
So so sorry to hear this. Rest in peace Pat. Will miss seeing your at Walmart.
Alice Remley says
I was so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jeri and Marlin and all oh her family. She was a great lady and will be missed
Vern and Andrea Rice says
Our sincere condolences to all of Pat’s family and friends.
Corky and Karlys Irion says
We are deeply saddened by this untimely news. Pat and Clifford were a huge part of my young life. I admired them both for their hard work and there dedication to the western lifestyle that they lived. Hattie and family, I want you to know that your Mom and Dad were some of my greatest friends. My heart goes out to you and your family in this very trying time. Just think, now she is back to being called the Kettle Beater. Our prayers go out to Pats entire family and friends.
Jerianne and Craig Dunnam says
Jeri, Marlin and all of Pats family, I remember Pat and Aledene so well, it seems like only yesterday. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Traub says
My Heartfelt Sorrow goes out to all of Pat’s Family and Friends. I met Pat way back when I was going to the Huckins School and we would have our track meets in Broadus, Pat was this little pitite cute as a bug fire cracker of a gal! Man could she run!! In high school I would not have passed algebra class if it wasn’t for her, she grabbed some of us girls and took us to our teacher after class so we could get extra credit! I miss her so much on FB, she was always the one that would share a missing person or someone that needed prayers. Such a Kind and Caring Lady! IYKYK, WWG1WGA Rest In Peace Pat.
Bobby Traub says
So sorry for all of you may God give you peace and strength she was a dear friend she will be missed by many
Gerald J Cathey says
Sincere Condolences to Pat’s children and family and friends!!
EllaMae Drane. says
Fun times we had that will not be forgotten,us ole gals are gonna miss you Pat,the giggle that penitrated the walls!!!
Gail M Ivester says
Condolences to the Franklin family. She was a special person/ very personal person. Her little chuckle would make you laugh even more. May God bless !!!
Shawn and Wendy Richards says
So very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Love, hugs and prayers to all of her family and friends!! She will be missed tremendously!! Prayers for peace in this difficult time. ❤️🙏🏻
Bill & Linda Macy says
Jeri, Floyd, Dixie & Families, so sorry for your loss of Pat. LOVE , HUGS & PRAYERS to you all.
Wayne and Shelley Perkins says
Hattie and families,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss of Pat. Pat and Cliff were great neighbors and valued friends to us. We pray for rest and peace for her and comfort to you.