Patsy Dillon

Patsy Ann Wiggs Dillon, age 86, of McClure, Illinois departed this world on March 11, 2023 at 4:30 pm, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21, 1936, to Claude Raymond and Roberta (Cerny) Wiggs in Anna, Illinois. She married Jerry Lee Dillon in Lick Creek on November 25, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2010. She was a 1953 Anna-Jonesboro High School graduate. After her union with Jerry, she became an immaculate homemaker and raised her children. She received enjoyment from having a beautiful, manicured lawn with blooming flowers and sitting on her front porch. She loved the spring of the year when she could watch the hummingbirds fight after the food her and Kevin provided them. She also cherished her angel collection. She loved watching baseball and college basketball. She especially enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kentucky Wildcats in her favorite chair in the living room. She was a member of the McClure Baptist Church. She was a loving mother to her daughter, Cheryl (Scott) Miller of Tamms, and son, Kevin Dillon of McClure, whom she shared her home with; loving grandmother to Kristin (Mike) Caldwell of Tamms, and Joshua (Heather) Miller of Thebes; loving great grandmother to Wyatt, Ethan, and Kyle Caldwell of Tamms, Chesleigh and Slayton Miller of Thebes. Other survivors include sisters, Mary Lou Bradley of Marion, Carolyn (Donald) Hammon of Lick Creek; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Claude Eugene Wiggs; and nephews, Ralph S Bradley III, and Stephen Wiggs. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 4-7 pm at Ford & Sons - Sprigg Street Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Internment will follow the funeral service at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorials be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Lindsey Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Patsy Dillon

August 21, 1936 - March 11, 2023