Patricia Kathleen “Cricket” Patterson, 70, of Herculaneum died April 16, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Ms. Patterson enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening, cooking for her family, caring for her parents and cat, and spending time with family. Born March 10, 1954, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of Trevia (Owens) Patterson of Barnhart and the late Homer L. Patterson.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by five siblings: Donna (Brian) Movesian of Barnhart, Connie (Bob) Fox of Cape Girardeau, Dennis (Kate) Patterson of Imperial, Sally Gilman of Kansas City and Deborah (Mike) Elder of Lexington, S.C.; 10 nieces and nephews: Jim (Rose) Fox, Steve Fox, Beth (Jon) Skinner, Matthew (Anja) Elder, Greg (Jen) Patterson, Jill (Nate) Newman, Laura (Steve) Melvin, Chris Gilman, Madeline (Chuck Housley) Movesian and Allison Movesian; and 15 great-nieces and great-nephews: Cyrus, Adrian, Amelia, Luke, Kara, Reid, Meredith, Lexi, Reece, Carrie, Charlotte, Arlow, Conner, Sarah and Sophia.
She was preceded in death by a niece: Lana Fox.
Services are private. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.