Leona Juanita Patterson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leona Juanita Patterson, 84, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her residence in Troy, Missouri. She was born on January 5, 1932 in Richwood, Missouri and was the daughter of the late of John and Francis (Kasban) Oliver. Leona was united in marriage to Billie Wayne Patterson on the 3rd of May the year of 1969 in Poteau, OK. Leona was homemaker most of her life and after her children were out of the home, she went to work for the Government in the Civil Service and retired after 20 years. She always enjoyed visiting with friends and in her earlier years, she would read book after book. Leona liked being outdoors tending her garden and mowing the lawn. The time she spent with her family she treasured and spoiling her grandchildren was her specialty. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Billie Patterson of Troy; her five children: Pam Joiner of Troy, Larry Keller and wife Lameta of Frankford, Art Keller and wife Xiuhai of Troy, Gary Keller and wife Debbie of St. Peters and LeAnn Bonnell of St. Ann; one brother, Ray Oliver and wife Gail of White City, KS; nine-teen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren, her four legged friend, CiCi, two cats: Tilly and Tete, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her one son, Mark How on August 28, 2009, after returning from Iraq. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery located at 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Leona Juanita Patterson

January 5, 1932 - June 5, 2016