Malden ~ Ernestine Pattillo, 74 of Auburndale, Florida formerly of Malden, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida.

Ernestine, daughter of Clifford Glen and Jessie Lee Roberts Klutts, was born on Monday, June 23, 1947 in Gideon, Missouri.

She was former Co-Owner of Ernie's Country Kitchen and was a member of the River of Life Church of God in Malden.

On February 21, 1964 in Holcomb, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Richard Wayne Pattillo, Sr.  He preceded her in death on October 15, 2015.

Her survivors include, four sons, Richard Pattillo and wife, Stephanie of Malden, Gerald Pattillo and wife, Paula of Kansas City, Missouri, Randall Pattillo and wife, Christy of Auburndale, Florida, Aaron Pattillo and wife, Brandi of Wentzville, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Buckley of Vienna, West Virginia.

Beside her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerome Klutts, Cotton Klutts, Reid Roberts; one sister, Joyce Ross and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jon Ross officiating.  Burial will follow at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton.

Landess Funeral Home of Malden will be in charge of the arrangements.