SPRINGFIELD – Patricia Ann Bilyeu, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home.

She was born January 12, 1936 to Curtis and Virginia (Lindsey) Greenwood. She married Dean Bilyeu on August 26, 1951 in Springfield. He preceded her in death in 2022. She was also preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Walter Carson; infant daughter, Sheila Ann; son, Patrick Dean; granddaughter, Jessica Bilyeu; and brothers, Ronald Greenwood and Curtis Greenwood.

Patricia was member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, baking and helping others in need.

She is survived by her sons, Mike and Danny Bilyeu; granddaughters, Rachael Bilyeu, Lori Eames, Shane Decker and Emily Tisckos; several great-grandchildren; sister, Ginny Rhoades; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chatham Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.