Patricia Jean Vandegriffe, 67, Belle, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her residence near Belle.
She was born Sept. 30, 1953, to Leon Henry and Bonnie Jean (Bracht) Tuepker.
She was united in marriage to Donald Vandegriffe April 20, 1974, in High Gate.
Patricia was a 1917 graduate of Belle High School. She graduated from cosmetology school and was employed at Royal Canin, both in Rolla.
She was preceded in death by father, Leon; and brother-in-law, Jerry Wiles.
Patricia is survived by husband, Donald; mother, Bonnie; son, Coly Vandegriffe and wife Lisa of Steelville; daughter, Ginger Nilges and husband Chris of Bland; brother, Leon Tuepkur Jr. and wife Danielle of Belle; sisters, Mary Ann Wiles of Belle and Judy Jensen and husband Josh of Branson; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 23, at Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle from 10-11 a.m. with memorial services following. Memorial contributions suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children.
