Patricia Kay Laws, 67

Mrs. Patricia Kay Laws, 67, of McMinnville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at her residence of an extended illness. She was born on March 4, 1959 in Tampa, Fla., worked in administration at Grand Rental and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed being actively involved in raising and riding horses and enjoyed crafting in her spare time. Pat loved turtles and goats but her two dogs she considered her babies brought her the most comfort.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years Rodger Laws, son Shawn Sthulman, stepchildren Rodger “Hal” Laws, Jr. and Lauren Laws, grandchildren James Faith, Nevaeh (Cameron) Helm, Rylee Sparks, and Katelyn Sparks, and great granddaughter Kinsley Helm. She is preceded in death by her father Thurman Eugene Vance, Sr., mother Evelyn Howard, and brother Thurman Eugene Vance, Jr.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m.Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Freedom Life Church. Kyle Holder will officiate. Family and friends will meet at the church as there will be no visitation or service at McMinnville Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home and McMinnville Crematory LLC are honored to be of service to the family of Patricia Kay Laws.

Main Street Journal

Oct. 19, 2026