Patricia Kay (Atkisson) Johnson

Patricia Kay (Atkisson) Johnson, 72, Hays, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Kansas City.

She was born on December 27, 1952, in Stockton to Robert Elmer and Darlene (Cahail) Atkisson and raised by Elmer and Gladys Atkisson.

Pat attended grade school and high school in Stockton, graduating in 1970.

In January of 1971, Pat married Larry “Joe” Johnson, and two children, Jeffery Joe “JJ” and Marisa Marie, were born into this union. For their first few years of marriage, they lived in both Goodland and Great Bend. In the spring of 1981, the family moved to Hill City and purchased the Hill City Body Shop, where Pat was the office bookkeeper until they sold the business. Always a community and church participant, after their retirement, Pat volunteered her time working tirelessly at the United Methodist Church thrift store known as Second Chances. Never one to have idle hands, Pat was still busy even when relaxing; you could find her crocheting, especially afghans, or reading a book.

Being devoted to her faith, she loved her church families in Hill City and Hays. Of course, Pat rarely missed any of her grandchildren’s sporting events or activities and loved talking about their accomplishments. On most days, one could find her out walking. Bowling was an activity she enjoyed so much.

Pat and Joe enjoyed fishing and camping trips with friends and family. Traveling to various National Parks was the highlight of vacations. You could also find them at street rod car shows, always admiring other cars while showing their classic cars, primarily the Mustangs.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Darlene Atkisson, and grandparents, Elmer and Gladys Atkisson; her husband, Joe; sisters-in-law Bonnie McClelland and Anne Johnson; and brother-in-law Glenn Jones.

She is survived by her children, Jeffery Joe “JJ” (Traci) of Plainville and Marisa Johnson and (Armando) of Hays; two grandchildren: Brady (Chelsea) of Portland, Ore., and Jolyn of Plainville; her brother Bob (Kathy) Atkisson of Stockton; her sisters Susan (Larry) Bedore of Phillipsburg and Barbara Morris of Johnson; brothers-in-law Loren Johnson, Buzz (Mary Lou) Johnson and sister-in-law Lee Jones; many nieces and nephews along with dear friends.

A Funeral Service for Pat will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Hays.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the First United Methodist Church or UMC Second Chances Thrift Store in Hill City.