Patricia Skelton, 82, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Linda E. White Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 27, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Samuel and Gladys (Johnson) Hulsey. Pat married Homer Skelton on December 6, 1962 and together they enjoyed sixty-one years of marriage.
Pat will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her greatest joy in life was raising her children and watching her grandchildren grow. Pat supported her family in all their activities and was their biggest fan. When Pat’s family moved to Mount Carmel in the 1980’s, she organized a swim team so her children could continue in the sport they loved. Among Pat’s hobbies she enjoyed camping and boating with family and friends. Prior to Pat’s greatest “job” in life as a mother, she worked at Salmon Oil Company and Gulf Oil Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pat attended Parkview Christian Church when she was able. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Pat will be remembered by her husband, Homer Skelton; son, Craig Skelton and wife, Lynnette; daughter, LeAnn Rumsey and husband, Mark; five grandchildren, Michael (Andrea) Kolhouse, Payton (Kysha) Kolhouse, Jacqueline (Zack) Zdanavicius, Trevor Rumsey, and Tyler Rumsey; sister, Linda (Lewis) Jones; five great grandchildren, Harper, Korbin, Jasa, Eli and Johanna; nephew, Stacy Jones; cousin, Duane Johnson; several loved nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Memorial Visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. At the conclusion of the Memorial Visitation, Pastor Mark Richison will be offering closing remarks and prayer.
Memorial contributions may be made in Pat’s memory to the Linda E. White Hospice House. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Pat’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Skelton family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
