Patricia “Pat” A. Broadfield, 80 of Knoxville, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at her home with her family at her side.She was born on August 7, 1936 near Roseville, the daughter of Dale T. and Frieda Markland Bond. She married Lawrence Stoneking and they later divorced. After living with Jim Broadfield for 17 years, they married on October 23, 2004 in Galesburg.
Pat is survived by her loving husband, Jim; her children, Perry (Paula Woolsey) Stoneking of Knoxville, Carolyn (Brian McGrew) Stoneking of rural Knoxville, Travis (Jennifer) Stoneking of East Galesburg and a stepson, Toby (Debra) Broadfield of Normal; eight grandchildren, Donnie (Patti) Stoneking, Kris Stoneking, Jake Landon, Jarid Landon, Jensen Stoneking, Graysen Stoneking, Emily Broadfield and Katie Broadfield; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth (Jim) Benbow of Knoxville; and her pet dachshunds dogs, Ginger and Molly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marcia Kaletsch.
She graduated from Abingdon High School in 1954. She had lived in Abingdon for several years and in the Knoxville area for the past 30 years. She worked at Admiral/Maytag for 30 years, retiring in 1996. She enjoyed taking care of her yard, especially the flower gardens, crocheting, sewing clothes for her children in their younger years and making crafts. She loved spending time with family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Abingdon Cemetery with Eleanor Landon officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.
Memorials may be made to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
