Cathy Ann (Johnson) Patton

Cathy Ann Patton, 72, of Nokomis, passed away peacefully at 10:34 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 1-3:30 PM at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis, with a prayer service immediately following.

A private burial will be at Camp Butler at a later date.

Born on April 14, 1952 in Victorville, CA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Juanita (Durbin) Johnson.  She married Randy G. Patton on August 12, 1976 in Hillsboro, IL and they resided in Nokomis in their home in the woods.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Kelly) Patton, Trevor Patton, Tara (Michael) Kessler, and Briana Patton; her grandchildren, Brady Patton, Sophia, Eve, Stella and Theo Kessler, Carson and Rose Patton and Daelon Patton; one brother, Thomas (Pam) Johnson of Harrisburg, MO; one sister, Donna Phillips of Temple, TX; and many dearly cherished siblings in love, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins galore.

Cathy worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL, retiring after 38 years.  She built a remarkable legacy as a dedicated, compassionate, and skillful nurse.  Her deep empathy, along with her vast knowledge, made her a trusted and respected figure among colleagues, patients, and their families.  Her contributions to the healthcare community were immeasurable.

Not only was she an incredible nurse, but she was also the best mother and Mema,or Memaw, or whatever way she decided to spell when it was time to sign the card.  If you were a friend to any of the Patton kids, there is a good chance you consider her a surrogate mother.  She treated any child who happened into her home as one of her own and loved to lend an ear for a late-night chat. 

Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

Online condolences can be left at stiehldawsonfh.com

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