Patricia "Pat" Harris' Obituary
Patricia "Pat" E. Harris, age 79, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:40 p.m. in De Paul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO.
Pat was born on June 29, 1944 in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter to Carl and Perlyn (Cosselman) Egner. Pat was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sesser, IL, and a member of The Moose in different cities. She had worked as an inspector for Matsushita Universal Media Services LLC of America (M.U.M.S.), Pinckneyville, IL and was a union steward. Pat was a hard worker, and a good cook. She liked playing bingo and the outdoors, particularly fishing, and camping. Her passion was her family, especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her three children, Geneva Stuart of Benton, IL, Joe Rock of Benton, IL, and Shane (April) Rock of Pinckneyville, IL; three sisters, Carlene Peebles, Gloria Holland and Kathy Hudson; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two children, Ricky Stuart, and Tammy Rock; and a sister, Elaine Becktell.
A graveside service will be held at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor James Clardy officiating.
A graveside visitation will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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