Patricia R. “Patty” Partee, 91, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

 Services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short-Cunningham Funeral Home following with burial next to her husband at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

 The visitation will be on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home.

 Patty was born February 13, 1933, to Ray and Ruth White Lydick in Chelsea, Oklahoma. She married Stephen F. Partee July 7, 1966 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Carmel. They happily enjoyed 46 years together.

 She was a lifetime member of Gold Wing Road Riders Association. She loved her time motorcycle riding and with her husband touring the United States including Alaska. They spent many summers camping at Conservation Lake.

 Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Christine Rosignol and Cathy (Darrick) Ruth; grandchildren Camron (Bethany) Partee, Alex (Chad) Whitmer, Paul Ruth (Katie Smith), Wade Ruth (Brynna Cropper); great grandchildren, Lillian Partee, Jayden Partee; son-in-law Edward Wood and several nieces and nephews.

 Patty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen; daughter, Vicki Wood; brothers, Paul Lydick, Laurl Lydick and sister, Norine Abel.

 She was a member of Cowling Free Methodist Church; she worked as a secretary in the oil industry. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, painting, and crocheting. She loved her animals, especially her dogs. You could often find her sitting at her kitchen table working crossword puzzles and drinking coffee.

 Contributions in Patty’s memory can be made to Wabash County Shelter Buddies, 11336 N 1550 Blvd, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.

 Condolences may be sent to www.short-cunninghamfh.com.

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Partee family.