Patricia Sublett Obituary

Patricia (Pat) Corken Sublett passed away on November 19, 2024, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Lawrence surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1935, in Hiawatha, KS to Robert N. Corken and Caroline Jane Porch Corken. She had one brother, Robert Corken who preceded her in death. She grew up in Hiawatha, graduating from Hiawatha High School in 1953. She attended Baker University in Baldwin City, KS, graduating in 1957. She received a master's degree from the University of Kansas in 1972.

While at Baker she met Steve R. Sublett, and they were married on July 27, 1958. They were married 66 years. She is survived by him and one daughter, Susan Newton and husband Bill of Claremont, CA, one son, Steve C. and wife Cheryl of Daytona Beach, FL, four grandchildren, Katy and Sam Newton, Sophia Sublett and wife Dr. Jesna Sublett, Connor Sublett and wife Maiomiao, three great-grandchildren, Wynter, Steven and Kaisen Sublett and one great-granddaughter on the way. She leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Virginia Sublett and Annette Corken. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Loki.

Prior to their marriage, Pat taught 9th grade English and Geography in the Shawnee Mission School District. While her children were young, she taught Homebound students. She then taught 7th Grade Common Learnings (English and Geography) in the Lawrence School District at South Junior High from the time it was opened until her retirement in 1988. After her retirement she enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends as well as several family vacations with her immediate family.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lawrence, the Delta Delta Delta Sorority, PEO and the National Education Association.

Her life was centered on her husband, children and grandchildren as well as her many friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, KS.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lawrence or to the Visiting Nurses of Douglas County.