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Patricia Graves

Posted 2015-04-06 by Gayle Nelson
Patricia "Patty" Graves, 64, of Sioux City, formerly of South Sioux City, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holy spirit Retirement Home. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.
Patty was born on February 21, 1951, in Sioux City, the daughter of John E. "Jack" and Charlotte J. (Kennedy) Graves. She grew up in South Sioux City, and graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1970. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Holy Spirit Retirement Home for more than 20 years, retiring in 2014 when she became ill.
Patty married Carlos Wayne Springfield Jr. on June 2, 1972, in South Sioux City, at St. Michael's Catholic Church. To this union, one daughter was born, Ann. They later divorced.
Patty enjoyed area singles events, including being a charter member of the Siouxland Singles Board which hosted singles dances in the Siouxland area from 1997 to 2009. She loved playing Bunco, dancing, attending concerts and comedy shows, and joining friends for Saturday morning breakfasts at the Glass Palace in North Sioux City, SD. Patty was a member of Sunnybrook Community Church and the Eagles Club. Patty was well known for being a friend to all.
From the Sioux City Journal, Sunday, April 5, 2015, page B4