Patricia “Pat” (Eairleywine) Lehman, 76, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Pat was born February 21, 1950, in Valentine. Pat grew up in Fremont before moving to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 2007 with her husband, Earl of 45 years.
She enjoyed needlepoint and made a special blanket for every grandchild. She loved to cook and bake for friends and family. Pat relished playing games and cards including Mexican train dominoes.
Patricia Lehman
Pat was a loan officer at Fremont Credit Union, a school library assistant, and shared the duties and ownership of a mom-and-pop hardware store with her husband.
She was an avid golfer and bowler throughout her life and a stand-out softball player in her youth. She also enjoyed watching game shows and BBC TV shows and the fellowship while eating out with her friends.
Pat was very involved in her Highlands Church, serving as a liturgist, Sunday morning coffee maker, head of Loving Hearts, co-chair of the annual cookie walk, Offering Counter, changing the paraments, and managed furniture sales at the flea market. She was a past President of the HUMC Women and received the Highland Women Outstanding Service Award in 2020. Pat wrote cards of sympathy and encouragement for any church member in need, making countless trips for cards and stamps at the post office.
Pat was a scheduler for courtesy van rides for over 10 years. She was an active member of PEO and scoured highways and byways to recruit players for the Thursday morning mixed bowling league.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy Lyle and Doris Mae Eairleywine.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Lehman; sons, Doug (Carla) and Jeff (Julie); daughter, Janae (Mike) Bell; seven grandchildren; brothers, Aaron Eairleywine and Kevin (Wendy) Eairleywine; and numerous other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at Highlands Church, 371 Glasgow Rd., Bella Vista, Arkansas, 72715.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Highlands Church, 371 Glasgow Rd, Bella Vista, Arkansas.