Patricia N. McIlroy

Calling hours for Patricia N. McIlroy, age 78, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, Newark. Patricia passed away on December 19, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Spadra, Arkansas on August 18, 1935 to the late Oscar and Ardith (Snow) Duke.

Patricia loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed making ceramics, embroidery, and traveling.

Survivors include her children, Michael J. McIlroy, Annette (James) Loomis and Jamie (James) Henley; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parent, she is preceded in death by her spouse, James G. McIlroy in 2002; daughter, Teri Smith; grandson, Darian Loomis; two brothers and two sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Patricia to Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, PO box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058-9909 or to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 500 West Wilson Bridge Road # 105, Worthington, OH 43085.

Arrangements are entrusted to Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville St., Newark.