Patricia Ann Wolstenholme

Patricia Ann Brown Wolstenholme, 69, of Beardstown, died Monday, May 25, 2026 at Beardstown Nursing and Rehab.

She was born August 27, 1956, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Weatherford Willard and Betty June Gregory Brown.

She is survived by her daughter, Heidi Crawford (husband Donald) of Beardstown; two grandsons, Brent Rains of Ohio and Brandon Brown of Beardstown; two great-grandchildren, Kendrick Rains and Ameila Bettis; four sisters, Joyce Brown of Florida, Elizabeth Brown of Jacksonville, April Brown of Jacksonville, and Twylia McBride of Oklahoma; one brother, Rodney Brown of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lonnie Brown.

Patricia attended Bluff Schools and later earned her GED. She went on to earn her CNA license and dedicated many years to caring for others while working throughout central Illinois. Patricia was known for her strong work ethic, generous spirit, and love of shopping. She enjoyed life to the fullest and treasured time spent with her family and friends.

Cremation rites have been accorded and private family services will be held. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials have been suggested to Colwell Memorial Home . Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.