Shani "Patterson" Patterson's obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Shani "Patterson" Patterson

October 12, 1972 - October 24, 2025 (53 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Shani "Patterson" Patterson's obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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October 12, 1972 - October 24, 2025 (53 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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In loving memory of Shani Patterson of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who departed this world on October 24, 2025 at the age of 53. Shani leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shani Patterson to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Shani had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Shani may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her mother Marsha Patterson (Linman). She is survived by: her father Joel Patterson of Grundy Center, Iowa; her husband John Michael "Buck" Ringgold; her sisters, Amber Hoy (David) and HoyBoys (Adam); and her nieces and nephews, Kaylee and Peyton Reed.

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October 26, 2025

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October 26, 2025

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“We are saddened to hear about the passing of Shani. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shani’s husband, as well as her family and friends. She was a kind-hearted and respected member of the Grundy Center Class of 1991. May God grant her family peace, comfort, and healing.”

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October 26, 2025

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4500 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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