Patricia Willis

Patricia J. Willis, 88, died at 11:23 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.

She was born March 26, 1931 in Wood River, IL the daughter of the late Henry O. and Jane Ruth (Worthy) Wegman. She was a 1949 graduate of Alton High School. Pat ran a dry-cleaning business into her mid-seventies and later co-owned and operated Leo Willis Flower Shop with her husband. But she was best known for her great spirit of generosity. On January 22, 1951 she married George H. Dreith Jr. and he preceded her in death in March 26, 1964. She later married Leo F. Willis Jr. July 3, 1965 and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2003.

Surviving are one stepdaughter, Kim Willis of Godfrey and one stepson, Reuben Willis (Theresa) of Godfrey. One daughter in law, Christine Dreith of Godfrey, five grandchildren, Alison Dreith (Jake McDaniel), Tyler Dreith (Kate), Emily Willis, Alex Willis and Shannon Willis, three great grandchildren, Miles Dreith, Leo Dreith and Lucy Dreith, one sister, Peggy Coates of Peoria, Arizona, two nieces, Zoeann Coates of McPherson, KS and Debbie Belanger of Goodyear, Arizona and her dear friend Carley Harris of Alton. Besides her husbands she was preceded in death by one son, George Dreith III, one brother, Donald Wegman and one brother in law, Jimmy Coates and one niece, Nancy Wallace.

Memorial visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of Memorial service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.

Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Reverend Steve Rice will officiate.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the 5A’s Animal Shelter.

Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.

Obit Provided By:
Gent Funeral Home