Patsy Ann Brantley's Obituary
Patsy Ann Brantley, 86 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on February 26, 2024 at Bria of Columbia, Columbia, IL. She was born May 29, 1937, in Hackett, AR, daughter of the late Ralph E., and Ruby M., nee Gillenwater, Creason. She was married to the late Leroy.
Although Patsy never had children of her own, she loved children and was a Nanny to all kids she came across. In her younger years, she picked cotton in the summer in Doniphan, MO, with her sister. She had worked as a hostess at several Las Vegas casinos over the years, and later in life worked as an office clerk at several banks.
Surviving are her sister, Myrna 'Ruth' (Walter) Stauffacher of Osseo, MN; dearest friend, Paula D. Centunzi of Columbia, IL, along with other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bennie R. Creason.
There will be no public services. Patsy will placed next to her husband in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Heartland Hospice 333 Salem Place, Suite 165, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 .
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