"Deb & Family, Gina and I extend our sincere sympathy. Pat and Poke were two of my favorite all-time customers (friends)...of course, you already knew that. Pat was a wonderful, kind, intelligent lady, and a pleasure to talk to."
In loving memory of
Patricia G. Willis
February 9, 1919 - October 18, 2010
PATRICIA WILLIS MUSCATINE, Iowa - Patricia G. Willis, 91, of Muscatine, died Monday, October 18, 2010, at Carrington Place. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 211 Walnut Street. The Reverend Cathi Bencken will officiate the service. A time of food and fellowship will follow the Memorial Service in the Parish Hall. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the Muscatine Humane Society. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Patricia was born on February 9, 1919, in Muscatine, the daughter of Randall and Leila Thompson Tipton. She married Vernon H. 'Poke' Willis on March 15, 1952, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2000. She graduated from the University of Arizona. She and her husband owned and operated V.H. Willis Company which they started in 1949. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Church; she was also a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church Women; Chapter JR of P.E.O.; Westend Fortnightly Club; and the Muscatine Heritage Association. Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Debra Elliott and husband, Keith, of Muscatine; one daughter-in-law, Teresa Willis of Muscatine; six grandchildren, Jessica Richard, Eric Elliott, Nick Elliott, Katie Elliott, Terra Willis, and Treaver Willis; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Randall 'Tip' Willis on July 3, 2006; and a brother in infancy.
Tributes
"I am so sorry for your loss, Deb.May God surround you with His love and grace during this difficult time."
"Deb, My deepest sympathy, Your Mother was a wonderful Women Someone we all cherished knowing & working with for many years. She will be missed. God Bless, Wendy"
"Deb, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please pass along our deepest sympathies to all of your family."
"Deb, my heart goes out to you and your family. I will always remember your mom for the warm welcome I received when I joined Trinity Episcopal church in 1988. She and your dad, will be remembered and loved by all who knew them. Blessings, Joe"
"Dear Deb and family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I know you spent so much time with her and you will always cherish the memories. She was such a sweet lady and we chatted on the phone for many years over the countertop business. God Bless..Love from Gayle and Randy Laucamp"
"Debra, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. You were always so kind and faithful in visiting her down the hall from me at Carrington Place. I will miss you both."
"Deb Elliott and family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Linda and Michael Shay"
"Deb--so sorry for your loss. It is such hard thing to go thru. Just remember she is in a much better place now and with your Dad and Tip. Love you! Patty"
"Deb, My sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Your mom was a great lady and it was a pleasure to get to know her, I so enjoyed her sense of humor. I also would like to honor you Deb for being such a great daughter and friend to her. God bless you!"