Patricia Diana Quezada

Patricia Diana Quezada, 68, of Blackgum, Oklahoma, passed away November 7, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by her family's love.

Born February 18, 1958, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Lottie Evalyne (Brodie) Shivers and Orvil Leonard Shivers. She married Miguel Quezada on February 19, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Patricia spent more than 20 years caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide at Vian Nursing Home. She also cared for summer homes in the East Lake Hills area.

Strong-willed, hardworking, and loving, Patricia found her greatest happiness in family, especially her grandchildren. Whether visiting in person or catching up over FaceTime, she treasured their time together and showed her love in countless little ways.

She enjoyed Hallmark movies, NCIS, old westerns, sewing, crafting, dancing to old records, and trips to the casino. Her garden was another joy. With her remarkable green thumb, she could make just about anything grow. She dearly loved her pets, and her family finds comfort imagining her reunited with her cat, Leona, and dogs, Blondie and Brownie.

Patricia will be remembered for her strength, determination, and caring heart. Though her family wishes for more time, they find peace knowing she is no longer suffering. The memories she made will be treasured for generations.

She is survived by her husband, Miguel Quezada, of the home; daughter, Rosanna Youngblood and Mark of Spiro, Oklahoma; sons, Rickey Carter and Haley of Roland, Oklahoma, and Dub Carter and Amber of Texas; 22 grandchildren, Samantha, Kassandra, Tyler, Madisyn, Jacob, Tierra, Alphie, Oren, Lily Ann, Serenity, Dakota, Makayla, Malachi, Silas, Justice, Wyatt, Lucus, Kountry, Jasimine, River, Maxine, and Zoey; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sister, Lavern O'Neal of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; brothers, Orville Shivers and Stacey of Wagoner, Oklahoma, and David Leonard Shivers of Vian, Oklahoma; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Lottie Diane Carter.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Box Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Active pallbearers are David Shivers, Robert Shivers, Tyler Carter, Justin Shepherd, Ronnie O'Neal, Jr., and Ricky Carter.

Viewing will be Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. The family will greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Like the beautiful things she tended in her garden, the love Patricia planted in others will continue to grow. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.