Patsy Sue Thomas

June 20, 1943 - May 12, 2020

Patsy Sue Thomas, 76, of Sheldon passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Patsy was born June 20, 1943 in Speedwell, TN, the daughter of Roy and Arletta (Bean) Leach. She married B.J. Thomas on April 11, 1959 in Tazewell, TN and he preceded her in death on June 19, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and one son, Ronald J. Thomas. She is survived by one daughter, Mitsi (Roger) Morsch of Chandler, AZ; one son, Eddie (Joyce) Thomas of Sheldon; six grandchildren, Beth (Adam) Stephens of Katy, TX, Matthew (Laura) Morsch of Cambridge, MA, Jessica White of Sheldon, Carly White of Earl Park, IN, Amanda (Joe) German of Milford, and Danny (Kim) Buswell of Tomball, TX; twelve great-grandchildren; and one sister, Billie Evans of Speedwell, TN. Patsy enjoyed baking, sewing, quilting, and doing puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Patsy had an unwavering faith and was a member of the Newton County Baptist Church. Private services were held at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with burial in Gaffield Cemetery in Iroquois. Memorials may be made to Relay for Life of Iroquois County and mailed to Knapp Funeral Home, 219 S. 4th Street, Watseka, IL 60970. Please share a memory of Patsy at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.