Patricia Ann Chambliss, age 71 of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2012 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. She was born on November 21, 1941 in Camden, the daughter of the late Rufus Cecil and Irene Abbott Key. Patricia was a graduate of Bearden High School, Ouachita Baptist University and received a masters degree from the University of Arkansas. She taught French and English at several public schools and universities including Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University. Patricia was a member of First Baptist Church and taught the women's Sunday school class for many years. Patricia is survived by her husband, Charles Chambliss, of Arkadelphia, and her son, Kevin (Chrystal) Chambliss of Clifton, TX. No service or visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 623 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 or Ouachita Baptist University, 510 Ouachita, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.