Millie Fay Fletcher, of Blytheville, passed from this life at Great River Region Medical Center, on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the age of 88.  She was the daughter of William Lang Patterson and Myrtice Ann Shirley Patterson of Bassett, AR.   Born on July 28, 1935, in Hackleburg, AL, she was the third born of seven children.

Fay married Buddy Eugene Fletcher on October 28, 1951, in Bassett, AR.  During their 55 year marriage, they lived in TX, CA, CO, GA, HI, and NH while Buddy served in the United States Army and later a career with Raytheon Electronics Corp. They returned to their hometown in 1968, owning and operating Wilson Cleaners in Wilson, AR, and becoming a part of the community they loved. Fay was a member of Wardell Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents and husband, Fay was preceded in death by her oldest sister, Laverne Harrington.

Survivors include her sisters: Joyce Cissell of Osceola, AR, Eloise Dunn of Blytheville, AR, Geyonn La Rue of Houston, TX, and Myra Killingsworth (Ron) of Forrest City, AR; and her brother: Donald Patterson. Other survivors include eight nieces, eleven nephews, as well as a host of great nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside celebration of life held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Louise Chapel Cemetery, Joiner, AR, with Dr. Tandy Hanson officiating.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Wilson Funeral Home is assisting the family with all arrangements.