Patricia Ann Place's Obituary
Patricia Ann Place, age 87, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 6:51 a.m. in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN.
Patricia was born on January 16, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, IL, a daughter to Grayell Birkner and Roberta Annalee (Bigham) Pursell. On November 26, 1955, she married Gene Rodrique Place in Pinckneyville, IL. She was a devoted wife and companion to him for 63 years until he passed away on September 2, 2018. Patricia was a member of the New Hope Community Church, Pinckneyville, IL. She was passionate about teaching children's choir and had done so since her teenage years. Patricia enjoyed quilting and was known for her pie baking. She was an avid sports enthusiast who loved to keep statistics.
Survivors include her son, Tim (Lori) Place of Marissa, IL; two daughters, Londa Campbell of Pinckneyville, IL and Amy (George) Norwood of Marion, IL; a sister, Shirley Carson of Brentwood, CA; six grandchildren, Zachary Campbell, Olivia (Alex) Eade, Erica (Blake) Hampleman, Craig (Emily) Place, Austin Place, and Tyler Place; four great-grandsons, Xander Eade, Zane Eade, Caden Place and Carter Place.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son-in-law, John Campbell; and a sister, Betty J. Presswood.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
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