Patricia “Pat” Tolbert, 86, passed away at 2:10am on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Jerseyville Manor.
She was born on October 2, 1938, in Hamburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Joe and Helen (Howland) Sevier. She married Ray Tolbert on July 12, 1958, in Hamburg, and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2017.
Survivors include two sons and daughters in law: Joey and Lynn Tolbert of Bradenton, Florida, Dustin and Stacy Tolbert of East Alton, four grandchildren: Andrew Tolbert and his wife: Melissa of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Kristin Tolbert of St. Petersburg, Florida, Nolan Tolbert of East Alton, Layton Tolbert of East Alton, three great grandchildren: Aiden, Tanner, Annie, a sister and brother in law: Sharon and Dorwin Looper, Jr. of Kampsville, a brother and sister in law: Sam and Sandy Sevier of Troy, Illinois, a brother and sister in law: Harry and Patsy Tolbert of Jerseyville, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Pat worked as a cook for over fifteen years at Child Horizon’s Day Care in Roxana. She also worked at Roxana Park where she staffed the Roxana Community Building. She attended Connect Church in South Roxana.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister in law: Myrtle Fredenberg.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 9am until time of services at 11am on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Pastor Josh Crisp will officiate. Burial will follow at Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Child Horizon Day Care in Roxana or the Roxana Booster Club and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
