Patsy R. Pat Nisley McCarty, age 92 of North Platte and Omaha, died July 26, 2019 at Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Cozad. Pat was born February 7, 1927 in Guernsey, WY to Paul and Gertrude (Bohlen) Nisley.
Pat grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School. She married Ray McCarty on October 7, 1946. Pat worked at North Western Bell Telephone Company starting as an operator then moving to the business office. She also worked at Tuckers Café, Pawnee Hotel and the Tom Tom Restaurant. Pat was an avid bowler, she enjoyed going to Las Vegas and gambling.
After Ray’s death in 1973, she moved to Omaha where she sold World Book. She also worked at Anthony’s Restaurant and West in the business office.
Survivors include four children: Jerry (Nellie) McCarty from North Platte, Gary (Deanna) McCarty of Loveland, Co, Randy (Loreen) McCarty of Longmont, Co. and Patricia ”Trish” (Larry) Liljestrand of North Platte; two brothers, Jim Nisley from Wisconsin; and Bob Nisley of Washington; three sisters, Diana Henry from North Platte, Barb Harkins from Iowa, and Marietta Bradford from California; fifteen grandchildren; thirty five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Paul and Charles Nisley.
Memorials can be donated to Fur the Love of Paws and Great Plains Hospice. Online condolences can be made at adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be 11:30 am.Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with the Rev. Jeremy Rinke officiating. Visitation will be Monday July 29, from 1-8 with family receiving friends 6-8. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.