Patricia Ann Shears

Patricia Ann Shears suddenly passed away in the early morning hours of November 18th, 2025. Born and raised in New York, the second eldest daughter of Eunice Josephine Wilson.
Patricia moved to Topeka, Kansas shortly after highschool where she raised her three surviving children,eldest son Dominic W. Yancy, daughters Danielle D. Moore-Atkins and Shaneka L. Peart-Hunter.
Her talent in culinary arts landed her various positions as head chef at Shawnee Country Club, where she worked several years before transitioning to Tevis Family Restaurant, where she would soon retire. Patricia was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and sister.
She is preceded in death by her grandson Torrello K. Cameron, sister Alberta Yancey and mother Eunice J. Wilson.
Patricia's surviving siblings include four brothers: George McFarland, Leonard Rogers, Leslie Rogers and Stanley Rogers all of Topeka Ks, as well as three sisters: Loletta McFarland, Lucinda Lumpkin and Zelma Johnson.
Patricia also leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Zafirah Cameron, Tashuan Walton, Shauntavius Walton, Zyarria Muhammad, Franky Muhammad, Camya Walton, Rayshon Pollard, Author Suisala, Hayley Yancy, Chase Adams, and Asha Yancy, and 9 great grandchildren to treasure her memory.
Patricia was a phenomenal woman and will be deeply missed by all.