Patricia A. "Pat" Kavanaugh

Patricia "Pat" A. Kavanaugh

Feb. 27, 1951 - Jan. 17, 2024

DECATUR - Patricia "Pat" A. Kavanaugh, 72, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Imboden Creek Senior Living. After a year and a half battle with pancreatic cancer, she departed this life for her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Pat was born on February 27, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William M. and Elizabeth J. (McEvoy) Lewis. At about age two to three years old, the family moved to Springfield, IL. At about age 11, the family moved from Springfield, IL to Jacksonville, IL. Pat graduated from Routt High School and in 1973, she graduated from MacMurray College.

After college, she worked in social work. At first, she worked in Chicago, IL, then in 1974, she moved back to Decatur to work at the former Adolph Meyer Center. She later worked at Webster Cantrell Hall and Latham Estates.

Pat married William "Bill" J. Kavanaugh on April 24, 1976, in Decatur, IL. On September 28, 1983, Pat and Bill were blessed with the birth of their son, Ryan James Kavanaugh. Pat was a loving and supportive wife and mother.

Pat is survived by her husband, Bill Kavanaugh; brother, Kent (Marilyn) Lewis; niece, Ann; nephew, Mark; and many extended family and friends.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Elizabeth J. Lewis; son, Ryan James Kavanaugh; brother, W. Michael Lewis.

Thank you to the medical staff in Decatur, Forsyth and Springfield for caring for Pat. A special thank you to Dr. Perry Guaglianone and the staff at Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois for 22 years of care. Thank you to family, friends, church family and neighbors for the support given to Pat and Bill.

Services will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Lampstand Presbyterian Church.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A burial will take place at Boiling Springs Cemetery following Services.

Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialist of Illinois (CCSI) Charitable Fund.

Condolences and memories of Pat may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.