Patricia “Patti” Gilbreath – Benton, IL

BENTON — Patricia “Patti” Gilbreath, 62, passed away Tuesday afternoon Oct. 25, 2016, at her home.

pattiShe was born May 1, 1954, in Christopher, the daughter of Walter L. “Jerk” and Rudell “Short” (Smith) Newcomb.

She married Bill Gilbreath on May 1, 2004, and he survives.

Patti had worked at the State Bank of Whittington for many years.

She was a member of the Whittington Church.

Mrs. Gilbreath is survived by her husband, Bill Gilbreath of Benton; mother, Rudell “Short” Newcomb of Benton; daughter, Trisha Robertson and husband, Chad of Benton; son, Shawn Yadloski and wife, Shauna of Vienna; twin brother, Mike Newcomb and wife, Kathy, of West Frankfort; stepdaughter, Janet Fletcher and husband, Billy, of Sesser; six grandchildren, Carly Robertson, Kayla Robertson, Kamryn Robertson, Gracelyn Yadloski, Griffin Yadloski and BreeAnna Fletcher, and a grandson, Colton on the way; and mother-in-law, Doris Gilbreath of Benton.

Patti was preceded in death by her father.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorials in Patti’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.

For more information or to sign the online guest register, visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.

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