Patty V. Blakley, age 77, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 7:49 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Unity Point Health Center in Peoria, Illinois. Patty was born on February 26, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri, and is the daughter of Edward Ashley and Agnes Vernell (Martin) Turner. Patty attended public school in St. Joseph and graduated from Central High School. On November 19, 1960, she married Bill L. Blakley in St. Joseph, Missouri and he is surviving. Patty was employed for 15 years at Hy-Vee in Burlington, Iowa in the delicatessen. She attended Faith Bible Church in Oquawka, Illinois. Patty is survived by her husband Bill of Oquawka, Illinois, two daughters, Crystal (Bill) Bercaw of Springfield, Illinois, and Cindy (John) Erdman of Willow City, North Dakota, two sons, Jim (Dianna) Blakley of Anchorage, Alaska and Darren (Leann) Blakley in rural Gladstone, Illinois, and five grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Shirley (Dave) Herbert of St. Joseph, Missouri; Carole Helle of Seattle, Washington; Sheri (Ron) Sisk of Gravois Mills, Missouri; and Margaret (Don) Miller of McFall, Missouri, one brother, Ted (Deb) Turner of Springdale, Arkansas. Patty is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Larry and Floyd Turner.
A funeral service is planned for 11:00 AM on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka, Illinois. Her family will be present to receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. A memorial is being established for Faith Bible Church in Oquawka, Illinois.
VisitationFriday, May 10, 2019
10:00 AM 5/10/2019 10:00:00 AM - 11:00 AM 5/10/2019 11:00:00 AM
Turnbull Funeral Homes - Oquawka 10th & Warren
Oquawka, IL 61469
Turnbull Funeral Homes - Oquawka 10th & Warren Oquawka 61469 IL United States
ServiceFriday, May 10, 2019
11:00 AM 5/10/2019 11:00:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5/10/2019 12:00:00 PM
Turnbull Funeral Homes - Oquawka 10th & Warren
Oquawka, IL 61469
Turnbull Funeral Homes - Oquawka 10th & Warren Oquawka 61469 IL United States
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