Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ (Whitney) Dees, 80, died August 1, 2020, at her daughter Laura’s home, surrounded by family. She was born March 24, 1940, in Manhattan, Kan., to Fredrick R. and Virginia L. (Anderson) Whitney. Patty attended Lucky High School. Through her life, she resided in Manhattan, McPherson, Sylvan Grove, and Hutchinson.