Patricia Williby, 77, of Blair, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.
A Blair native, Pat was born March 20, 1947, to Ivan “Ike” and Lorene (McKee) McKinnis. She graduated from Blair High School and married Gary Williby on February 15, 1964.
Pat served as bookkeeper at Crowell Memorial Home starting in 1976, later advancing to administration after completing her college degree. She retired in 2008. Most recently, she resided at Brookstone Meadows, where she served as president of the residential committee.
An accomplished gardener and seamstress, Pat enjoyed reading, bowling, camping, boating and fishing. She was a devoted member of Christ Community Church’s online congregation and Bible study group.
Survivors include children Les Williby and Shelly Andreasen; siblings Sandy Shubert, John (Sharon) McKinnis, and Michelle McKinnis-Campbell; brother-in-law Kent Williby; grandchildren Nathan (Heather) Andreasen, Craig (Holly) Andreasen, Brandon Andreasen, Joshua Andreasen, Tyler (Alyssa) Williby, Camden Williby and Faith (Michael) Overfield; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gary; parents Ike and Lorene McKinnis; in-laws Lyle and Daisy Williby; son-in-law Andy Andreasen; brothers-in-law Ron Shubert, Bob Williby and Galen Williby; sister-in-law Ronda Williby; and great-nephew Greyson Shubert.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, with private family graveside services to follow at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Blair Fire and Rescue, Blair Library or Washington County Food Pantry.
NAMES LISTED IN THIS REPORT:
Children: Les Williby Shelly Andreasen
Parents: Ivan “Ike” and Lorene (McKee) McKinnis
Siblings: Sandy Shubert John (Sharon) McKinnis Michelle McKinnis-Campbell
Williby Family: Gary (husband) Lyle and Daisy (in-laws) Kent (brother-in-law)
Grandchildren: Nathan (Heather) Andreasen Craig (Holly) Andreasen Brandon Andreasen Joshua Andreasen Tyler (Alyssa) Williby Camden Williby Faith (Michael) Overfield
Extended Family: 10 great-grandchildren 1 great-great-grandchild Various nieces, nephews, cousins
Also Mentioned (relationship unspecified): Ron Shubert (deceased) Bob Williby (deceased) Galen Williby (deceased) Ronda Williby (deceased) Greyson Shubert (deceased)
