Patricia Jean Landreth

Patricia Jean Landreth, 75, of Laquey, passed away February 14 in her home. She was born October 23, 1935 in Martin, S.D., a daughter of John and Georgia Grode. Patricia grew up primarily in South Dakota and Missouri. She graduated Valedictorian of the 1953 class of Licking High School. She lived and worked, for a time, in Denver, Colorado before moving to Washington D.C. where she worked for the CIA. She moved to St. Louis in her early twenties and worked for Brown National Shoe. Longing for the country life, she moved to Laquey in 1967 and took a civil service job on Fort Leonard Wood from which she retired after more than 30 years of service. After her retirement, Patricia worked as a meter reader for Laclede Electric and was a 2010 census taker. Patricia was an avid gardener, collected coins and stamps, loved animals, especially her cats, and was well-loved by all those that knew her. She loved to travel and took many trips with missionary organizations, friends, and travel groups. She visited places such as Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, Alaska, Holland, Israel, Ireland, Egypt and Italy as well as places within the U.S. She enjoyed many different local churches and could be found warming the pews of any one of them, although she most enjoyed attending Westside Baptist Church with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge #680 and held the office of Secretary, as well as serving in positions for the state meetings. She was also a member of the Red Hats of Waynesville. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, John and Georgia Grode; one son, Kevin Landreth; and her brother-in-law, Jack Wycoff. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter and son-in-law, Laquey teachers, Karen and Jeff Leonard of Dixon; three granddaughters and one grandson-in-law, Natalie and Patrick Sanders of Laquey, Jerrica Leonard and Alexis Leonard both of Laquey and Dixon; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-laws, Jon and Michelle Weaver of Rolla, Justin and Renae Weaver of Columbia; 7 great-grandchildren, Dayanera Sanders, Maverick Sanders and Stryker Sanders all of Laquey, Gabriel Weaver of Rolla, and Devin Weaver of Columbia; Josh Pate and Andrynne Pate of Cocoa, FL; one sister: Bette Wycoff of Lebanon; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Rebekah Lodge #680 services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Funeral services followed with Rev. Lee Todd officiating. Recalling their wonderful memories of Patricia were her granddaughter, Natalie Sanders and dear friend Helen Todd of Revival Fires Missions International. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Patricia Landreth and may be left at the funeral home.

Patricia Jean Landreth

October 23, 1935 - February 14, 2011