Patsy Gentry

Patsy (Pat) Hosea Gentry, most recently of St. Clair, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital.  Pat was born on August 19, 1932, in Kelso, Missouri, the first of two children of Claude and Doretta (nee Tucker) Hosea.  Pat’s brother, Claude Hosea, Jr. (Betty) survives.  Pat graduated from Illmo-Fornfelt-Ancel High School in 1950.  She was valedictorian of her class.

Pat married William (Bill) H. Gentry on September 1, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas.  He preceded her in death in 2015. Pat and Bill were the proud parents of four children:  Hal (Jean Daniel-Gentry), Terry (Gerrie Brinker), Mark (Michelle Mangnall), and Tammy Dean (John).   All her children survive as do her eight grandchildren:  Christine Jagr (the late Dane), Scott Gentry (Tammie Colbert), Tera Thorn (Ryan), Joe Dean, John Dean, and Jesse Dean (Samantha).  She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Pat’s career spanned 43 years. It began with positions that included legal secretary, bank teller and administrative assistant, and office manager at several local business in and around Scott City, Missouri.  After the family moved to St. Louis County, Missouri in 1965, Pat accepted a position at United Van Lines as assistant to the comptroller. She advanced through the ranks of the company to her final position as marketing analyst.  She was voted Woman of the Year twice during her 28 years at United Van Lines. She retired in 1993.

Pat and Bill moved to Lake Egypt, Illinois, when they retired.  They enjoyed 22 years of hosting family and friends at their lakeside home, boating, and fishing.  Pat moved back to St. Louis County when Bill died.  She later relocated to St. Clair, Missouri to be closer to her son Terry.

Visitation will be held at Amick-Burnett Funeral home in Scott City, Missouri on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 6 to 8 pm. A private funeral will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Memorial contributions to Autism Speaks (autismspeaks.org) preferred.