Patsy Ann Wiggs Dillon

Patsy Ann Wiggs Dillon

Patsy Ann Wiggs Dillon, 86, of McClure, departed this world on March 11, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., at her residence surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on Aug. 21, 1936, in Anna, the daughter of Claude Raymond and Roberta Cerny Wiggs.

She married Jerry Lee Dillon in Lick Creek on Nov. 25, 1956. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 2010. 

She was a 1953 Anna-Jonesboro Community High School graduate. After her union with Jerry, she became an immaculate homemaker and raised her children. 

She received enjoyment from having a beautiful, manicured lawn with blooming flowers and sitting on her front porch. She loved the spring of the year, when she could watch the hummingbirds fight after the food her and Kevin provided them. She also cherished her angel collection. 

She loved watching baseball and college basketball. She especially enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kentucky Wildcats in her favorite chair in the living room.

She was a member of the McClure Baptist Church.

She was a loving mother to her daughter, Cheryl (Scott) Miller of Tamms; and son, Kevin Dillon of McClure, whom she shared her home with; loving grandmother to Kristin (Mike) Caldwell of Tamms and Joshua (Heather) Miller of Thebes; and loving great-grandmother to Wyatt, Ethan and Kyle Caldwell of Tamms, Chesleigh and Slayton Miller of Thebes. Other survivors include sisters Mary Lou Bradley of Marion and Carolyn (Donald) Hammon of Lick Creek; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother, Claude Eugene Wiggs; and nephews Ralph S Bradley III, and Stephen Wiggs.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Ford & Sons Sprigg Street Chapel in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. 

Internment followed the funeral service at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Lindsey Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford & Sons Funeral Home Mt. Auburn was in charge of arrangements.

The Gazette-Democrat

112 Lafayette St.
Anna, Illinois 62906
Office Number: (618) 833-2158
Email: news@annanews.com

Sign Up For Breaking News

Stay informed on our latest news!