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Patricia Young Obituary
April 23, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University Professor Patricia Young, 72, of Macomb, passed away March 27.
Patricia was an English professor at WIU for 36 years and was active in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Patricia was an active church member at Macomb Assembly of God for many years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor, her father, Nathaniel and two sisters, Jean Marie and Yvonne. She is survived by an aunt, many cousins and a host of friends and colleagues.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Macomb Assembly of God Church, with a visitation held one hour prior to services.
For more information on Patricia's career and life or to leave condolences, visit clugston-tibbitts.com/obituary/Patricia-Young.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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