Patricia Vernice Clairday was born to Virgil and Vernus Walters in Oklahoma City, OK on June 18, 1941. She was the eldest of five siblings: Virgil, Bobby, Joyce, Steve, and Kenny. Patricia worked as a farm laborer in her early life. Later in life, Patricia was known for her love of baking, sewing, and going on fishing trips with family. She married Harley B. Clairday on January 31, 1959. Together they had six children: Rowena, Vicky, Lisa, Harley, Barbara, and Waylon. Patricia had 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She is proceeded in death by her mother and father, Vernus and Virgil, brothers, Kenny and Virgil, and daughter, Lisa.