Patricia Ray (Wilkinson) Blei

September 26, 1958 - November 3, 2019

Patricia Ray (Wilkinson) Blei was born on September 26, 1958, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Jimmy Ray and Vera Dean (Blankenship) Wilkinson and passed away November 3, 2019, in Salem, Missouri at the age of sixty-one years. Patricia grew up in Viburnum, Missouri and graduated with the Class of 1976. She was voted most likely to be missed from Viburnum High School. Patricia was blessed with three children: Steven, Keith, and Samantha. During her working years, Patricia was a restaurant cook. She worked at the Rothschild's Family Restaurant for several years and enjoyed getting to know her customers. In her spare time, Patricia loved spending time outdoors. She liked to fish, camp and spend time with her family and friends at the Current River. Patricia also enjoyed four-wheeler rides, especially with her grandchildren. Patricia delighted in spending time with her family. She loved being a grandmother and loved her grandchildren dearly. Preceding her in death, were her parents: Jimmy Wilkinson, Vera and Ernie Propst; brother: Jimmy Dean and granddaughter: Sierra Wilder. Patricia is survived by her children: Steven Wilder and wife Shanna, Keith Estes, and Samantha Byers and husband Mikey; grandchildren: Sage, Seth, Emily, Abby, Colton and Payton; two sisters: Carol Conaway and Becky Hollender; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Patricia was a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Memorial Service for Patricia Ray (Wilkinson) Blei was held Thursday, November 14, 2019 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Dennis Conway officiating and Carol Conaway sharing the Eulogy. Song selections played were, "When I Get Where I'm Going" and "Jealous of the Angels". All arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.