Lillie “Pat” O’Connell, 90, of Normal, passed away on January 16, 2020 at the McLean County Nursing Home. She was born on June 4, 1929 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky to Luther Daugherty and Bessie B. (Renfro) Daugherty. Pat married Maurice J. O’Connell on September 13, 1947 in Peoria and he preceded her in death on September 24, 2013.
Mrs. O’Connell is survived by her children: Paulette (Bernie) Latta and Michael (Connie) O’Connell both of Bloomington and Patrick (Kathleen) O’Connell of Normal, four sisters: Dorothy Ashley of Owensboro, KY., Nellie Crumpler and Rose Larkin both of Bloomington and Nancy Cusey of Chula Vista, CA., one brother Bobby (Gloria) Daugherty of Leroy, six grandchildren: Patricia (Jeremy) Artis of Lexington, Alison (James) Kristoff of Chelmsford, MA., Kaitlyn O’Connell, Erin O’Connell and Steven (Chris) Latta all of Normal and Shawn (Kate) Latta of Bloomington and five great grandchildren: Martin and Joseph Santos, Clayton and Danyel Moore and Liljana Kristoff.
Pat was employed by Illinois State University. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, garage sales and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
A private graveside service was held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
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