Patsy E. O'Hara

Patsy E. O'Hara, age 83, passed away on May 3, 2023, at home. Patsy was born in Durham, MO, on September 16, 1939, the daughter of Homer and Viola Letton.
Patsy graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1957. After working at Carson Pirie Scott for a few years, she dedicated her life to being a homemaker and raising her children and grandchildren in the same home that she lived in for over 60 years. She married Ivan H. "Buddy" O'Hara on March 3, 1962. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1999.
She was a life-long member of Central Baptist Church and the Women's Sunday School Bible class. She was an avid QHS Blue Devil basketball fan and had two grandsons who played for the team. She was also a fan of the St Louis Cardinals and the Golden State Warriors.
In addition to her husband, Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, David. Patsy is survived by her children, Larry O'Hara (Carla) of Denton, TX; Steven O'Hara of Rowlett, TX; Pam Eldridge of Quincy; and Tammy Tonnies (Shelby) of Quincy, along with her grandchildren: Timothy O'Hara of Carrollton, TX; Corinne O'Hara of Denton, TX; Jordan Eldridge of Oak Park, IL; Chandler O'Hara of Denton, TX; Jacob Eldridge, Carsen Tonnies, Brennen Tonnies, and Emersyn Tonnies, all of Quincy.
A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 10:00 am at O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home. Interment will be in Quincy Memorial Park. The visitation will be Monday, May 8, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at O'Donnell-Cookson. Memorials are suggested to Central Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Bob Harrison, Steve Hibbard, Mark Horman, Terry McAllister, Rodney O'Hara, and Larry Weiman. Honorary pallbearer will be Patrick O'Hara.
The family wants to thank Patsy's sister-in-law, Norma McAllister, and long-time friend, Juanita Siltman, for their years of support, along with the Blessing Hospice team and her caregiver, Angie Kreinberg Roan.