Patricia Ann Wiley
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Wiley, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wiley passed away at 6:15 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2015, at NHC Healthcare.
She was born November 19, 1934, at Fort Carson, Colorado, to Lester Renegar and Mary Ann Keeling Renegar. On December 29, 1969, she was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to James Wiley. Mrs. Wiley was a 5th grade teacher at Glenwood School for many years; after her retirement she worked as the Assistant Administrator for two years. She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and was Past Worthy Matron of Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Wiley enjoyed crocheting, painting, ceramics and quilting. She loved being outdoors, camping, fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, was an avid deer hunter and was a student pilot. Mrs. Wiley was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains.
She is survived by her husband, James Wiley; five children, Scott Wiley, Tracy Wiley, Serena Speaker, husband, Bill, Denise Solberg, husband, Cari and Randy Kilkenny; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Renegar, wife, Reba; one sister, Sharon Bales, husband, Tracy; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one son, Gary Kilkenny, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
November 3, 2015 @ 6:59 pm
Pat or “Sarge” as we called her when she was our busdriver waaaaaayyyyyyy back when, was a heck of a gal. Sure are sorry to hear of her passing . Good thoughts for the family as you go through this difficult time.
Lionel Smith
November 3, 2015 @ 8:45 pm
My prayers for James and the rest of the family. It was always a great pleasure to Sara and I when James and Pat came to see us at Mountain View and to go with them on some fly outs.
Lionel and Sara Smith
Melissa Donovan
November 3, 2015 @ 11:43 pm
I never had a chance to meet my friend Scotts mom , but from what ive just read she sounds wonderful and she’s the reson Scott grew to be the fantastic person he is today. As for the rest of his family im sure you feel blessed to have had such an out going strong woman to look up to. Im truly sorry for your loss . Im sure she will continue to guide you all in her own special way through your own journeys. God Belss and true condolences.
Mike and Sharon Vaughn
November 4, 2015 @ 7:56 am
We are so sorry about your loss. It is always hard to give up our loved ones. Unfortunately, we cannot be there, but we will be in heart. We have a Memorial service on Saturday for our son’s father in law and we will be out of town. God bless your family.
Mike and Sharon
Mary Schleper
November 4, 2015 @ 2:48 pm
James and family – We are so sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers and hugs to you all.
Ray Fine
November 4, 2015 @ 3:28 pm
Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I will always remember she volunteered to be the additional tour guide on a bus tour of West Plains for one of our class reunions. She did an excellent job.
May God bless you and family and remain blessed. Ray Fine
judy deshazo
November 4, 2015 @ 6:33 pm
I worked with Pat for many years at Glenwood and admired her for so many things. I will remember her fondly.
BILL GHAN
November 5, 2015 @ 8:01 am
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF PAT. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. FOR OUR EAA CHAPTER PLEASE DO NOT STAY AWAY.
Katie Rost
November 5, 2015 @ 1:35 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Pat and I attended college together and receiving our teaching certificate at the same time. I have many wonderful memories of Pat. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Kathy Bray Beaty & Linda Bray Rhoades
November 6, 2015 @ 12:19 pm
So sorry for you loss. Pat was a wonderful bus driver, way back when. We remember her at PTA stuff at Junction Hill. She was always smiling. A great fun gal.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Linda
Vera (Scaggs) Alsup
November 6, 2015 @ 4:18 pm
So sorry for your loss. The best bus driver we had at Junction Hill, that was way back in the days.
Mary Schmidt
November 9, 2015 @ 8:36 pm
My thoughts and prayers for the Wiley family. I have great memories of Pat. Working with her was a pleasure. Never a dull moment.