Sister Barbara Ann Patrick was born September 5, 1955 to Arthur and Erma Simmons in Kansas

City, Mo. She was the first of 5 children having an older sister making a total of 6 siblings. She

attended KCMO elementary schools, Paseo High School and Penn Valley Community College.

She united in holy matrimony with William Patrick who along with her loving father Arthur

Simmons preceded her in death. She worked as a switchboard operator for St. Joseph Hospital,

as well as, GE Capital as a credit card adjuster.

Everyone who knew her called her "Bob" a nickname given to her because of her asthma by her

Uncle Bubba, he called her "Bobcat" because of her wheezing and the nickname stuck.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized as a member of Sunlight MBC under her

uncle Rev. Julius Rambo's leadership where she was a Jr. Usher. She later joined Truelove MBC

under the leadership of her uncle Rev. Emmanuel Rambo. She joined Corinthian MBC of Jesus

Christ under the leadership of her 1st cousin Rev. B.G. Roberson where she remained until her

passing.

Barbara was loved by many for her sense of humor and the love for her family. She had style,

an infectious laugh and loved to travel. She made the best 5 cheese macaroni and burritos; she

could also cook a ham to perfection.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Erma M. Simmons, daughters Tunisha L.

Smith (Andre "Bud"), Marquee McCully, sons Artrinity Porter (Melanie), Terrae Porter. Sisters:

Irma J. Pearson (Woodie), Carolyn Rogers (Edward), Vevelyn Simmons (Harrell), Diane Simmons.

Brother: Ronnie L. Simmons (Barbara) all of Kansas City. 5 granddaughters: Tranisha Smith, of

Dallas Tx., Trinae Porter of San Jose, Ca., Mya Porter of Chicago Il, T'Andra Smith of Belton, Mo.

and Trimelle Porter of Lee's Summit, Mo, 2 grandsons Marquawn Wilson, of Lee's Summit, Mo,

and her very special "Boo Boo" Tariq Porter of KCMO.

She leaves a host of loving aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A special niece

Ermeshia J. Mattic. Close cousins, Rosie Patrick, BB Johnson, Larry Ashley, Jeanetter Wallace,

Gene Rambo, Joann Hughes, Rev. Richard and Dr. Ida Love. Special friends Diane O'Guinn and

Charlotte Perry.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 12, 2020, 11:00 am at Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences maybe shared on our website.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, all guests are required to wear face masks and social distance.