FAYETTEVILLE — Patricia May Turner Green,

85, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Aug. 17, 2020. She was born April 12, 1935, in Little Rock, Ark., to C.F. and Agnes McGrew Turner.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Bill Turner and wife Deloris Turner; sister Betty Matthews and husband Wayne Matthews; half-brother Tommy Turner; and nephew Terry Turner.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Albert Green; her children Kelle Wilkins, Karan Tomlinson and Walter (Alli) Green, all of Fayetteville; grandchildren Brooke (Anthony) Breathitt, Michelle Wilkins, Devin Tomlinson, Turner (Lauren) Tomlinson, Bethany, Remington and Grace Green; eight great-grandchildren; nephews Bill (Pat) Matthews of Alexandria, La., and Patrick Turner of Houston, Texas; and niece Patricia Matthews of Little Rock, Ark.

She was married in 1958 to Albert Green. They lived in Little Rock, Ark., and moved to Fayetteville in 1964. Patricia was a member of University Baptist Church (UBC) since 1964 where she served as a Sunday school teacher for children, helped in the kitchen for Wednesday night meals, and later was involved in Second Mile Ministry.

Patricia graduated co-valedictorian from Newport High School in 1953. She attended the University of Arkansas majoring in business, graduating with honors in three and a half years. She was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority and the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.

Patricia had a brilliant mind — especially for business. Soon after graduation she worked for IBM setting up computer systems to meet the needs of customers. She was a self-taught programmer. Later, she was an independent programmer for several local businesses including McIlory Bank, House of Webster and Campbell Soup.

She taught punch card programming for Fayetteville Business College. She started teaching at Fayetteville High School after facilitating the donation of an old computer system to Fayetteville West Campus from Campbell Soup Company. The principal at the time said they would take the computer if she would teach a programming class.

Also, she taught Adult Education programming classes. After retiring from the Fayetteville School District in 1997 she enjoyed spending time with family, reading, and volunteering with AARP to assist others with tax preparations.

Patricia was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, and grandmother along with being an avid reader. Her wisdom and knowledge she freely shared will be deeply missed.

Memorial graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at Mount Comfort Cemetery with Tanner Riley under the direction of Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Second Mile Ministry at University Baptist Church, Fayetteville, Ark., or Willard Walker Hospice Home, Fayetteville, Ark.

Special thanks and appreciation to Gabby Gonzalez for her loving care and the staff of the Willard Walker Hospice Home.

Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com .