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Patricia Wilcox Obituary
Patricia (Ricksecker) "Meena" Wilcox, 64, of Advance, North Carolina, and previously of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at a family home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Patricia was born in Findlay to James and Bonnie (Beckman) Ricksecker. She graduated from Liberty-Benton High School and later moved to Winston Salem, North Carolina, where she worked for Pepsi Cola for 23 years.
Patricia is survived by her children, Amy (Octavio) Calixto of Advance, North Carolina, Scott (Samantha) Wilcox of Shapleigh, Maine, and Sarah Curtis of Upper Sandusky; grandchildren, Brianna Jennings, Eric "Brian" Guerrero (Emily), Sandy Calixto, Jyquon Gainey, Regan Jennings, Kingston Gainey, Katlyn Perkins, Lillian Thompson, Caleb Perkins, and Ryleigh Wilcox; great-grandchildren, Scarlet, Liam, Yishai, Julian, and Izel; mother, Bonnie Ricksecker of Findlay; and siblings, Larry (Jean) Ricksecker of Columbus, Diana (Randy) Quate of Findlay, Michael (Cindy) Mann of Pinnacle, North Carolina, and Leslie Garee of Galion.
Patricia was preceded in death by her father.
A special thank you goes out to Patricia's sister, Diana, for being the best caregiver one could have. Thank you for your love and compassion, patience, time, and being the glue we needed. Patricia's wishes were to be cremated.
A celebration of life open house will for family and friends living in this area will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the home of Diana Quate in Findlay.
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Janice Powell Martin
August 8, 2024
So sorry to hear of Patricia's passing. My condolences to the family
Tim and Holly Compton
September 5, 2023
Prayers to your family. I worked with Pat and attended many of her Halloween parties. She was such a fun and loving person. We will miss her. Tim and Holly Compton
Rhonda & mike
September 5, 2023
Cherish your memories and the time you had with her, she left her mark on this world with all those who loved her
Talia
September 5, 2023
I am so sorry for your family's loss.Pat was such a nice lady.
Prayers to you all .
Keep those memories close to your heart one day you can meet again.
Mark Wilcox
September 4, 2023
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My sincere condolences to all of Pat's family and friends. She will be remembered for her great personality and sense of humor. R.I.P. Pat.
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