Patricia B. Roddy's Obituary
Patricia B. Roddy, age 88, of Martinsville, IL entered eternal rest at 9:09 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. She was born March 25, 1936 in Martinsville, IL, the daughter of J.D. Floyd Bullard and Thelma L. (Blankenbeker) Bullard. On April 24, 1964 she married Odell Albert Roddy in Martinsville, IL; he passed away on March 2, 2004.
Survivors include her children, Belinda Roddy of Martinsville, IL; Janise Roddy of Fort Worth, TX; Albert Dale Roddy (Kathleen) of Marshall, IL; Wanda Hall (Stanley) of Franklin, TN, and Dianna Marek (Ben) of Cleveland, TX; grandchildren, Christopher Neidigh (Kari), Sarah Roddy, Jacob Sanchez (Thomasina), Marisse Sanchez (Neci), Tony Sanchez, Donna Minter (Troy), Aaron Gutierrez (Dawn) and Eric Gutierrez and great grandchildren, Caroline Neidigh, Kalla Neidigh, Crawford Neidigh, Dominic Sanchez, Troi Le Minter and Macy Minter. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Pat was a 1954 graduate of Martinsville High School. She worked as the secretary for the Martinsville Elementary school for many years. Pat was a faithful member of the Martinsville Bible Church. She was a former volunteer with ESDA; a former member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed reading and traveling. A favorite past time was always attending the Martinsville Ag Fair (horse racing), continuing the tradition of box seats that started many years ago with her parents. Pat loved her family and cherished time spent with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Greenwell Funeral Home with Brother Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday at Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the Martinsville Agricultural Fair, PO Box 515, Martinsville, IL 62442.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos please visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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