Born September 8, 1943 in Peoria to George and Lillian (Wallace) Ricks, she married Jimmy Stroud. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Wood.
Surviving are three daughters, Mary Daniels of Conroe, Texas, Carol Ruhaak of Texas and Lynn Clein of Patterson, Louisiana; one brother, John Ricks of Pekin; one sister, Phyllis Everett of Peoria; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A homemaker, Patricia enjoyed sewing.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services.
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