Patricia B. Compton

Patricia B. Compton went to live in God's mansion August 21, 2008, after many years of illness. Pat graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1946 and attended Grace United Methodist Church. She was a board member for the Gallia County Genealogical Society, OGS Chapter. She had a very god life working at the Gallia County Court House as a Deputy Clerk for the Probate and Juvenile Division 28 years. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting before becoming very active in genealogy which kept her extremely busy after retirement. Patricia was born August 11, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Wayne A. and Marita A. Young Baker. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Landon and a former husband Captain Jim Compton. She is survived by her daughter Deborah of Gallipolis; a grandson, John David Tina Hantz of Roanoke Rapids, NC; great grandchildren, Michael and Emily Hantz; a sister, Marian Schoonover; a niece, Trisch Terry Schoonover-Rees; nephews, Walter F. Jennifer Schoonover Jr. and Wayne W. Deanna Schoonover; special friends, Bob Roach and his family, Vickie and Roscoe Browning; her aunts, Adell Caldwell, Marguerite Cochrane and Ruth Trout; a cousin, Mary Margaret Willis; and several great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church Chapel. Pastor Bill Thomas will officiate. Pat's ashes will be interred at the Clay Chapel Cemetery alongside other members of her family. Willis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 0000-00-00 Clay Chapel Cemetery Gallia County OH US Service: 2008-08-25 13:00:00 Grace United Methodist Church Chapel Gallipolis OH US