She was born July 17, 1933 in Peoria to Frank and Daisy (James) Addison. She married Charles "Dick" Gillett on June 12, 1954 in Peoria. He preceded her in death in 2015. Her parents also preceded her in death.
Surviving are her four children, Linda (Ivan) Sholl of Bartonville, Ginny (Gene) Bowers of Peoria, Dave (Traci) Gillett of Edwards, and Connie (Kevin) Dowds of Delavan; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Pat was a 1951 graduate of Woodruff High School and attended at Bradley University in Peoria. She worked in the Filing Department at Caterpillar Inc., then worked many years as a shuttle driver for J.C. Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria.
She enjoyed water aerobics at Y.W.C.A., playing Dominos with her Dominos group and playing the Slot Machines at the Par-a-dice with her friends. Her greatest love was spending time with her kids and grandkids.
A private service will be held and Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Entombment will be at Parkview Cemetery Chapel of Peace.
Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.davison-fulton.com.
