Patsy Jean Baker Fletcher

Patsy Jean Baker Fletcher, of Middlebourne, WV, age 78, passed away at home on March 5, 2026. She was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be deeply missed by many. Patsy was the third child of Etta Lena Hamilton Baker and Fred Conway Baker.

Patsy graduated from Tyler County High School in 1966, as the class valedictorian. After graduation she went to work at PPG. On May 27, 1967, Patsy married Robert LeMoyne “Lee” Fletcher, II and they made their home in Middlebourne, WV. Lee and Patsy had two children, Robert LeMoyne Fletcher, III and Nancy Hart Fletcher Kester. Most of Patsy’s life revolved around her children and her love for her family.

In the fall of 1979, Patsy started driving a bus for Tyler County schools. In 1987, she became the secretary at Ellsworth Middle School. Later in 1993, she became the receptionist at Tyler Consolidated Middle/High School. When the receptionist position was dissolved in 2000, Patsy went to work at Arthur I. Boreman Elementary School as their secretary until her retirement in 2014. During her 35 years of service, Patsy influenced and touched the lives of countless students, staff members, parents, and the many other individuals she encountered. She truly led a life of service, dedicating her time and talents.

Patsy was one of the most well-rounded individuals you would ever meet. Growing up on a farm in Bearsville, WV she learned how to garden, butcher, sew, and cook. She had a wide range of interests and was eager to master them all. She made most of her children’s clothing as they were growing and even made her daughter’s prom dress and wedding gown, and yet Patsy had a bigger garage and more tools than anyone around, and she knew how to use every tool she owned! But at the same time, Patsy liked nice things, and you couldn’t find a more proper or refined lady than Patsy Jean Fletcher.

Patsy is preceded in death by both of her parents, her infant sibling, her brother Donald Baker, and husband, Lee Fletcher. She is survived by her children LeMoyne (Stephanie) Fletcher of Frederick, MD and Nancy (Michael) Kester of Middlebourne, WV. Patsy adored her two grandsons, George Chapman Kester of Williamstown, WV and Robert LeMoyne Fletcher, IV of Frederick, MD. Patsy is also survived by two dear young men who helped her with many of her projects and became part of her family, Russell Evans of Morgantown, WV and Jordan Schultz of Moundsville, WV. Patsy is leaving behind a recently rekindled high school relationship with Jim Thomas of Middlebourne, WV who brought her much joy in her last few years.

Visitation will be Monday, March 9, 2026, at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville, WV, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. At Patsy’s request, she will be laid to rest at Blaine Memorial in Cottageville, WV, near her husband Lee, where a private service will be held for the family. Pastor Don Thomas will officiate.

If you knew Patsy, you would know she always had beautiful flowers at her home and in her workplace. Instead of sending flowers, Patsy would want you to plant a flower this spring and think of her, or grow something in your garden and remember how much she enjoyed being outside, working in her garden.