October 4, 1945 – April 27, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Wilcox, 79, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born October 4, 1945 to Melvin D. And Grace D. (Dunkle) Boatwright in Oregon.

She has lived in Lebanon, Medford, Eureka California and the past 11 years in Sweet Home.

Pat often put others before herself, she had a quick wit, a bright smile, and a unique sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by all her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Patricia enjoyed visiting with friends and family, and making people laugh. She liked to play scrabble, do puzzles and crocheting.

She is survived by her sister, Dixie Lee Boatwright of Paris Arkansas; many nieces and nephews: David Boatwright, Teressa Bacchetti, Tina Carter, Loretta James, Debbie James, Wesley Boatwright, Wayne Hoopes, Cindy Bodda, Robert Clayton, Rebecca Clayton, James Clayton, Annette Cullen, Wendy Hortsch, Summer Wolf, Geraldine Fox, Shelley Hamilton, Brian Bacchetti, Michael Bacchetti, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Edward Dale Kukkonen, siblings: Larry Boatwright, Beverly Bacchetti, Linda Clayton, Dale Boatwright.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.