Patricia A. Curry was born to William C. Barnes and Dorothy Rainwater in Springfield, IL on 5 October 1938. She attended Cathedral Elementary and, after moving to Dawson, went to Tri-City High School.
She met Kenneth W. Curry and they married on 9 June 1956. They were happily married until his passing on 5 June 2017. Mrs. Curry owned and operated a Graphic Arts business for many years. She was also employed by the State of Illinois in the Treasurer’s Office until her retirement. While employed by the State, she made many dear friends with whom she got together frequently until her passing.
Patricia passed away peacefully after a brief illness on 31 January 2023 and was surrounded by loving family.
She is survived by siblings William Barnes of FL; Brenda Barnes of KY and Helen (Einar) Sigburtsson of KY. She leaves behind her children, Dr. Kemi W. (Robin) Price of CA; Kenneth W. (Kathy) Curry II of VA; Linda A. (Doug) Mazza of VA; Dr. Patricia A. (Dave) Hickman of TN; Sharon L. Curry (Mike Wickham) of AR and Mary Kay (Frank) Wombwell of DE. She has 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service and interment is planned for 9 June 2023 at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
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