Patricia M. Huenefeldt, 74, of rural Leeton, Mo., passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, August 24, 2026, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo.
She was born June 14, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Joseph William Allen and Verna Merle (Nelms) Allen. On August 8, 1993, she married Ronald Wayne Huenefeldt in Blue Springs, Mo., and he survives of the home.
Pat was a photographer with the Marlboro Country Music Tour during the 1980s. She managed several Payless shoe stores in the Kansas City area for a number of years. She was an accomplished horse trainer and groomer, with several of her horses achieving awards. Moving to rural West-Central Missouri gave she and Ron the opportunity to have a large farm where she could have a variety of animals. She enjoyed creating a habitat where animals could be cared for and fed. She also enjoyed flower gardening.
In addition to her husband Ron, survivors include 3 children, Lisa Marie, Garrin Matthew (Holli), and Christina Marie; 9 grandchildren, Alex Taylor (Emmie), Jacob Michael (Taylar), Dakota, Devon Lee, Alyssa Riley Nichole, Dominick Xander, Lucas Benjamin, Owen David, and Gavin Joseph; 2 great-grandsons, Christian Alexander and Matthias Wayne; and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joseph Allen.
A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. The family suggests contributions to the Old Drum Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.
