Chesney Patience Gholson Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 11, 2025, at the age of 15, Chesney Patience Gholson (Vienna, Illinois), born in Paducah, Kentucky passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Chesney Patience Gholson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Rev. William "Bill" and Pauline Gholson. She is survived by: her parents, Rodney Gholson and Kari Beth Gholson; her brother Rex Gholson of Vienna, Illinois; her grandparents, Dr. Don and Joyce Akridge of Vienna; and her aunts and uncles, Christine Meade of Vienna, Carolyn Foster (Don) of Arizona City, Roger Gholson of Buckeye and Dan Akridge (Jennifer) of Vienna, Illinois. She is also survived by cousins, other relatives, her church family and many dear friends.

Memorials may be made to: The First Baptist Church (Youth Ministry), P.O. Box 727, Vienna, Illinois 62995; Vienna High School FFA Chapter, c/o VHS, 601 North 1st Street, Vienna, Illinois 62995; Wartrace Martial Arts, 355 Reevesville Road, Grantsburg, Illinois 62943 ; Vienna High School - YFC (Youth For Christ) Chapter or the Vienna High School 4-H Chapter, c/o VHS, 601 N. 1st Street, Vienna, Illinois 62995.