Patricia A. Brackney-Myers

She was born September 15, 1939 in Wapakoneta, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Vivian (Cullen) Brackney. Her parents, a son, Robert Stalnaker Jr., and her brother, Jack Brackney preceded her in death.

Following high school, Pat obtained her dental assistant license through the United States Air Force. However, the journey of life took her and her only daughter, Brigette, from Ohio here to the city of Springfield, Illinois where she began work in banking at PNC bank and later the Illinois National Bank from which she retired in 2011. She found great passion in her banking career, taking pride in the services she offered as well as the lives of those she touched along the way.

Pat was an avid reader and artist, whose love for hobbies spread far beyond the pages of anybook or canvas. She had a passion for cooking which rooted her love of the garden. Her green thumb found its way to every unloved and uncared-for plant she stumbled upon, for she never met a plant she couldn’t save. Pat's greatest joy, however, was her family and friends. She enjoyed family gathering, visiting with friends, and especially adored her grandson, Sawyer.

There was never a dull moment with her and she will forever be missed by all whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her daughter, Brigette Fraase, and her spouse, Michael Fraase, along with their son, Sawyer Fraase, her brothers, Jerry Brackney (wife Elaine and their boys, Daryl, Denny, and Danny), Ron Brackney (and his daughter Vicki), and her sister-in-law, Sandra Brackney (her children Rebecca and Brandon) alongside a host of extended family and friends.

The family will host a memorial visitation Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 from 1:00 pm til 3:00 pm. Cremation Rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory. Private inurnment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com