Patti Gaye Gustaveson was born August 25, 1937 in Reed Springs, Missouri to the late John Fleet, and Vesta Kerr. Patti was the oldest of three children, one which preceded her in death, John Fleet Kerr Jr., and one surviving sister Cindy Mayes of Nixa, Missouri. Also, preceding in death was her husband Robert (Bob) Gustaveson and her niece Melodie Mayes. Patti passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Patti is survived by three daughters, Debra Brown, Linda (Larry) Kemp and Lisa (Rodney) Hufford Matthews all of Fredericktown, Missouri. Five great grandchildren and two nephews.

Patti loved playing the piano, golfing, playing bridge, watching basketball, doing puzzles and spending time with her family.