Patricia R. Whitworth, 87, of Troy, MO, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 14, 1934 in Flat River to Luther and Ruth (Snelson) Christopher.  Patricia was the oldest of six siblings and knew what thinking of others meant.  She was raised in Flat River and the family later moved to Robertson.  After her formal schooling, she married the love of her life, William Joseph Whitworth Sr. on Oct. 6, 1951 and they moved to Bridgeton.   To this union were born four children: Will, Patti, Sherry and Kathy.  She was always a hard worker and had worked for the Ben Franklin Five and Dime Store and later for Frank's Nursery in Florissant.  This was her favorite job as she enjoyed working with flowers.  About eight years ago, the couple moved to Lincoln County to enjoy country living.  Patricia was a loving and nuturing mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

She is survived by her loving family:  her four children: Will (Jenine) Whitworth of O'Fallon, MO, Patti (Richard) Lane of Hannibal, Sherry (Terry) Frankenhauser of Troy, Kathy (Rick) Smith of St. Peters; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  She is further survived by her brother, Richard Christopher of St.Charles and her sister, Brenda Runyon of St. Peters.

Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband on Dec. 19, 2019 and her three siblings: Robert Christopher, Judy Chadwell, and Luther Christopher.

Visitation scheduled from 3-7p.m.  on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 for the public at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.

Funeral service scheduled at 7p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy. Officiating:   Pastor Danny Brown.  Serving as pallbearers:  Russ Whitworth, Ray Whitworth, Mark Moellering, David Moellering, Tyler Frankenhauser, Nick Cuccio and Dick Christopher.

Interment on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at 10:30a.m. at the St. Francois Memorial Park, Chapel Hill Bonne Terre Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location. Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at:www.mccoyblossomfh.com