Patricia “Momma D” (Redman) Dillard, 61, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Allure of Mendota Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa with Rev. Duane Kaufman, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park, where full military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post #33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Celebration of life will be held following the burial.
Patty was born on July 23, 1962 in Plano to Daniel and Lenna (Bowline) Redman. She worked as a restaurant cook. Patty served in the U.S. Marines from 1982 to 1985.
She is survived by her parents, Daniel (Kathy) Redman of Sheridan and Lenna Bowline of Marseilles; two sons, Daniel (Alison) Dillard of Spring Valley and David (Blair) Dillard of Ottawa; four grandchildren, Daniel “DJ”, Brooklyn, Aubrey and Greyson Dillard; and a brother, Charles Redman.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Patricia was laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa, IL.