Patsy Ann McCloud

Patsy Ann McCloud, 71, of Fairfield, IA passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Jefferson County Health Care Center in Fairfield, IA. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Patsy Ann McCloud entered this life on December 4, 1953, in New York, the daughter of Henry and Arminda Johnson Wallace. Her early years were spent in Goshen, NY where she graduated early at the age of 16. The next chapter in her life saw her traveling to many different places in the US. She became the proud mother of two children: Thomas and Amber. Patsy cared deeply for her family and eventually moved to Iowa where they settled in Ottumwa. Patsy channeled her love of caring for others into working at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. She furthered her education while there getting her Certified Medical Aid certification. The last part of her career was spent working at the Van Buren County Home. She was a hard worker from an early age and cared deeply for the residents at her facility.

When Patsy had some free time, she enjoyed playing cards, dice, or a quick trip to the casino. She was a die-hard Star Wars fan and cherished the simple things in life like watching her squirrels out her window. Above all was her love for her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, Tom, Dorothy, Ernie, Butch, Olive, Doris, and her adopted parents, Fred and Dixie Schmitter.

Left to share her story are her children, Thomas (Erika) McCloud of Knoxville, IA and Amber McCloud (Keith Brewington) of Fairfield, IA; seven grandchildren, Richard, Felicity, Brody, Soldier, Nina, Reid, and Sheamis; three great grandchildren, Finn, Lanie, and Jullian; four siblings, Roy Wallace, Mary Jane Brigham, Edith Scheller, and Arthur Wallace; their adopted Schmitter family, as well as many extended family and friends.