Patricia Ann Rathbone

Patricia was born February 16, 1943 in Salisbury, the daughter of Chester N. and Lela Shepherd Blackburn.

Patricia was a member of Red Hats Society and Athens Christian Church. She enjoyed geocaching, CB Radio, and traveling to the Bahamas.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Connie M. Bee.

She is survived by her sons, David (Sonja) Yocum of Loami, and Chris Yocum of Waukegan; daughters, Cheryl (Joe) Dawson of Springfield, Monica (Chris) Landholt-Misthal of Clinton, Tina (Jay) Watret of Bloomington, and Kelly (Phil) Siebert of Springfield; fourteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one niece, three nephews and several cousins.

Visitation and Graveside Ceremony: Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Boardman Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Ave., Springfield. Graveside Ceremony will be held at 12 noon at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimers Association, 2309 W. White Oaks, Suite E., Springfield, IL 62704 or Athens Christian Church, PO Box 260, Athens, IL 62613.