Patricia Joan Kingsley nee: Garland, 91, of Pontoon Beach, IL passed away at her home with her children's love, care and comfort.  She had been in hospice care for the last 7 months.

She was born on July 28, 1932 in Anna, IL to the late Robert and Gladys Garland.

Patricia married Kenneth O. Kingsley on February 20, 1951 and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2012 after 61 years of marriage.

She graduated from Madison High School in 1950 then graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College in 1976 as a registered nurse.  Patricia was a homemaker and worked at various clerical and secretarial jobs.  She retired from the nursing service after caring for others for 30 years at the age 71 years old.

Patricia enjoyed travelling as she and her husband would travel from Alaska to Nova Scotia, and points of interest in between for many years in their motorhome.  She collected and enjoyed her Precious Moments over several decades.  She had hundreds of pieces that she shared with others. Patricia enjoyed crocheting afghans and other hand made items.  She enjoyed gifting and donating to school children, nursing home patients, friends and neighbors.

Patricia was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan for over 50 years.  She never missed watching a game up until the time of her death.

The dearly loved and devoted mother and grandmother is survived by 2 daughters:  Debra (Don) Rebstock of Park Hills, MO and Katherine (Bob) Strack of Donnellson, IL; a son, Kevin (Deborah) Kingsley of Granite City, IL; 3 grandchildren:  Bryan (Fran) Sprankle of Benton, LA, Jennifer (Todd) Stewart of McKinney, TX, Nicholas Strack of Hillsboro, IL; a grandson in law, Daniel Riggs of East Alton, IL; 6 great grandchildren:  Adam Sprankle, Claire Sprankle, Nathan Sprankle, Kaela Creonte', Connor Creonte' and Dylan Riggs and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, Patricia is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angela Riggs; a sister, Barbara Fannin and a brother, Robert Garland.

Patricia was cremated according to her wishes and private services will be held at St. John Cemetery in Granite City, IL at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

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