Patricia Breshears' Obituary
Patricia Ann Breshears passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, at 88 years of age. Her daughter, Lori, has lovingly provided her care for over a year, in her home in Junction City, Ca. She was born on June 22, 1935, in St Louis, Missouri to Leroy H. Mckinley and Melva R. McKinley (Thomas).
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Chad Breshears, her father, Leroy McKinley and beloved mother, Melva Ruth Campbell, her infant brother, John Rollie McKinley, her sister, Elizabeth Joyce Mckinley, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lowis and Inice Breshears and her sister-in-law, Cheryl Ann Breshears.
Over the years, she formed many close friendships in the different places she worked and lived. She loved traveling, painting, hiking, reading, homemade ice cream and most of all, spending time with her family.
She is survived by her three children: Lori Taylor (Greg); Lisa Williams (Ron); Eric Breshears (Rochelle); her grandchildren Charles, Christine, Lauren (Brian), Alexander, Scott (Phoebe), Brooke, Thomas (Onjelik) Jamie (Thomas) Jack and Mechelle; 11 great-grandchildren and her devoted companion of 15 years, Don Smith.
The family would like to thank Heidi, Jaqi, Karen and Lee for the exceptional care they gave her over the last 6 months.
At her request, there will be a private graveside service.
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