Patricia A. Herriott, 89, of Paxton, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Illinois Knights Templar Home in Paxton.
Patricia was born December 30, 1923 in Rantoul, the daughter of Clarice Okal and Harriet Clark Hobson. She married Jean R. Herriott on December 22, 1946 in Rantoul and he survives.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Greg (Pam) Herriott of Loda; one daughter, Leslie (Donald) Hitchens of Loda; one sister, Rosabelle Bentz; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey (Carrie) Rogers , Corey (Laura) Rogers, Jeff Hitchens, Ryan Hitchens, Jason (Natasha) Ellett, Brianna (Ray) Arriaga, Elizabeth (John) Kerwin, Jaime Herriott, Christen (Pete) Plescia; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Herriott was an active member at the First United Methodist Church previously in Piper City and more recently in Paxton. She was a Sunday School Teacher, 4-H Leader, and the Home Economics teacher at Roberts-Thawville and later at Ford Central. Patricia was a pianist and accompanist to her husband, children, and students at various times. She enjoyed playing piano at nursing homes and sewing was her favorite hobby where she made costumes for church events as well as the PBL Choral Department. Patricia and Jean were avid fans of all PBL Panther sports.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton. Burial will be at Brenton Township Cemetery in Piper City.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton and also a half-hour prior to the funeral service on Monday.
Memorials may be made to the PBL Athletic Booster Club.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.