Patricia "Pat" Russett

(Nee: Jones)

Age 82, of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. She passed peacefully with the Lord and surrounded with the Love of Family and Friends. Pat was born September 9, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Hubert Lee and Dorothy Louise (Alexander) Jones.

Pat is survived by her four sons, Daniel (Roberta) Oakley of Morris, Jonathon (Martha) Oakley of Naperville, James Oakley of Joliet, Edward (Jena) Russell of Cape Canaveral; three daughters, Karen (Terry) Medlin of Wilmington, Sharon Cowles of Joliet, and Patti (John) Blatti of Joliet; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; five sisters, Mary, Betty, Sharon, Joyce, and Diane; one brother, Melvin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Hubert "Bill" Jones, and Jimmy Jones; one daughter, Cathy Oakley of Joliet; one Son, Edward Michael Oakley of Joliet; and two husbands, Edward Oakley, and Arthur Russett both of Joliet.

Pat was a long-time resident of Joliet. She spent 20 years as a dedicated school bus driver in the Joliet area before her retirement. Pat was a long-time active member of the Joliet Moose Lodge #300. She was proud of her accomplishments as Past Senior Regent, Academy of Friendship, and College of Regents for Women of the Moose #84.

She was an amazing cook, loved traveling, visiting with her family, playing cards, dominos, and enjoyed garage sales on the weekends. She will be remembered for her witty personality, smile that could light up a room, and for being a loving and caring mother to all who needed her.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 3:00pm until time of service at 7:00pm with Pastor Gil Palmer of First Baptist Church, Lockport officiating. During Service everyone who knew and loved Pat are encouraged to share thoughts and memories to help celebrate her life and comfort the family. Following service Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed.