Patsy Sue Bruns of Pinckneyville

Patsy Sue Bruns, age 77, of Pinckneyville, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 a.m. Oct. 5, 2020 in her residence.

Patsy was born on Nov. 18, 1942 in Pinckneyville, the daughter of Andrew and Bertha (Tanner) Egbert. She married Kenneth G. Mathis on Nov. 25, 1960, whom she later divorced. She then married Jim Bruns on March 19, 1976, whom she later divorced.

Patsy was a homemaker, caregiver and a marketing representative for the Phillip-Morris Corporation. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and cooking. She adored her family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Joe (Kathy) Mathis of Tamaroa, Illinois, Joni Porter of Pinckneyville, Terry (Ron) LaDow of Coulterville, Illinois and Michael (Robin) Mathis of Pinckneyville; 11 grandchildren, Jenni Gunn, Jarrod Kellerman, Justin Kellerman, Hannah Porter, Ryan Mathis, Danielle Mathis, Olivia Mathis, Mike Mathis, Kyle Mathis, Katie Brammeier and Jackson Brand; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Allen (Donna) Davis; and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Geraldine Rigdon, Maxine Chapman and Marilyn Hill; brother, Tommy Egbert; and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 10 at Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, with Brother Rob Mathis officiating.

Due to health concerns related to the COVID-19, Phase 4 of Restore Illinois allows up to 50 people to gather. Attendees must wear masks and social distancing will be enforced.

Friends are invited to make memorials in Patsy's memory to the Hospice of Southern Illinois. These will be accepted at the funeral home.

Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville has been entrusted with arrangements.