Patsy W. Cheshire

Patsy Wynell Cheshire, 81, of Galesburg, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at home. Patsy was born in Shreveport, LA on June 21, 1933 the daughter of William and Gladys Newell Garner.    Patsy married William Leonard Cheshire, Jr. on April 28, 1951 in Panola County Texas.  He preceded her in death on September 1, 1982.  Patsy is survived by one son, Craig (Penny) Cheshire of Weare, NH; two daughters, Judy (Steve) Johnson of Galesburg and Candy (Chris) Bauer of Elmira, NY; one sister, Lee Lee Barton of Big Lake, Texas; ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and 5 sisters. Patsy worked as a beautician for many years.  Patsy enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, going to auctions, and creating crafts with her family.  But most of all, Patsy truly loved having all her entire family together and spending time with her grandchildren, taking the secret of the Martian call button with her.  Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a fund to be designated later.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg, IL.