Patricia Crain

1929-2020

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Patricia Jane Crain, 91, Gerald, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at her home.

She was born July 7, 1929, to Charlie and Daisy (Holland) Chatham, at Plumfield, Ill.

She was united in marriage to Billie Joe Crain, Aug 11, 1949, at Piggott, Ark.

Patricia was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, canning and making jellies and pies. She was a Girl Scout Leader for 20 years and taught Sunday School at Advent Christian Church for 30 years in Overland, where she raised her family.

She was preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Daisy; husband, Billie; daughter, Rachel Crain; brother, Scott Chatham; and sister-in-law, Emma Lee Chatham.

She is survived by son, Clayton Crain and wife Pam of Wentzville; daughter, Barbara Grillion and husband John of O’Fallon; sister, Shirley Wilkerson of West Frankfort, Ill.; and 11 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel in Gerald with Rev. Kevin Sullivan officiating. Burial was at Leslie United Methodist Cemetery in Leslie. Memorial contributions suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.