Patricia Kay Champion Obituary
In loving memory of Patricia Kay Champion of Murphysboro, Illinois, born in Alton, Illinois, who departed this world on January 7, 2026 at the age of 70. Patricia leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Patricia has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Ray Champion, Sr. and Thelma Louise Champion (Farley); and her siblings, Herbert E. Chance, Glenn E. Chance, Carolyn Soper, Cecil R. "Manny" Champion, Jr., Larry R. Champion, Ricky Wade Champion and Joe M. Chance.
She is survived by: her brother Howard Lewis Champion of Murphysboro, Illinois. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or online at http://www.stjude.org.
