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Funeral: 7 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Paddy J. Hale, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, a former Rinard resident, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.
Paddy was born in Clinton, Iowa, on February 22, 1934, the daughter of John A. and Helen (Johnson) Dickey. She married J. Robert “Bob” Hale on January 29, 1971, in Salem. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2009.
Paddy spent most of her life working with horses and traveling to horse shows far and wide. She was active in saddle clubs at Clay City, Fairfield, and Albion, to name a few. During her late teen years, she did exhibition trick riding and riding with the White Horse Troup in Nebraska. After moving to Wayne County in 1967, Paddy worked at Fairfield Garment Factory and International Shoe Company in Flora.
Paddy is survived by 3 children: Steve (Judy) Walsh of Flora, Vickie (Rick) Spidle of Mattoon, and Sharon (Steve) Forth of Kilgore, TX; 4 grandchildren: John (Nikki) Walsh of Dover, TN, Sarah (Joel) Hackney of Flora, Stephanie (Kevin) Woods of Newton, and Shannon (James) Magness of Tyler, TX; 6 great-grandchildren and one on the way; 1 brother: John A. Dickey Jr. of Morrison; and 2 sisters: Nancy Woehl of Morrison and Jean Cook of Jesup, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
A funeral service for Paddy Hale will be 7 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and these donations will be accepted through the funeral home.
Sharon and family, My heart goes out to you and my you find peace and comfort during this most difficult time. She was a very special lady and mother, a heart deeply loved.
Good bye, dear friend and neighbor. Prayers for family.
Paddy loved life. She enjoyed being with people, and she was fun. She was a hard worker, a good friend and neighbor. Paddy we will miss you, but you won't be forgotten. For Paddy's family we ask that God will help you to get through the difficult times ahead. Remember always the good times you had with her. Rest in Peace, Paddy
Sharon, Stephanie and Shannon my love goes out to you and your families. Paddy was a very special person and there are so many memories of times together throughout many years of events we all had together. Loved talking with Paddy. Prayers and hugs. In Christian Love Jodi
So sorry for your families loss. We will miss Paddy. She was a good neighbor and we always enjoyed having her over.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Paddy was a wonderful neighbor. I am going to miss talking with her.
So sorry for your loss, I pray that God will be with you and your family in this time.
Sharon, Stephanie, Shannon, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Paddy was such a special and sweet lady. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed it all it seemed. Especially around horses and Grand kids. Remember all the good times and hold those in your heart to help you through the next few days. Hugs to you. Rest In Peace Paddy.
So sorry for your loss! Our prayers for God's strength and comfort during this time of sorrow!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and all your family. May God grant you peace in your time of sorrow.
Steve, Vickie, and Sharon...hugs to the three of you...many good memories of your Mom.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Prayers.
I considered Paddy my best friend. We had many good times together over the years. I will miss her always . There are so many things that will trigger a memory and I will think of her . There is a house about three miles from mine that it doesn't matter who owns it or who lives there it will always be "Bob and Paddy's". Goodbye my friend.
Steve. So sorry for the loss of your mom.
So sorry to hear of Paddy's passing. She was a good neighbor, and was certainly a hard working woman
Prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family. Patty was a wonderful lady.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was always a kind person to me. She gave me lots of good advice when we showed horses together many years ago. God Bless you all.
I have some fond memories from when we were kids and would go to Bob and Paddy's , always loved riding horses in your arena! Where has all the time gone.?.prayers for the family.
So sorry to hear of Paddy's passing. She was a great neighbor and we will miss our visits when we were all doing yard work. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
We're so sorry for your loss. Paddy was a very nice lady. We pray that God's angels will be with all your family.
Vickie & Rick, while we never knew Paddy personally, our prayers and support are with you and your family during this time. Words never seem adequate. May the healing peace, strength and love of God fill your hearts today and the days to come.
So sorry to hear this news. Wendell and I had lots of found memories of all the dinners we had together with you and Bob. Pray you and Bob are together again.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Miss Paddy, she was a world class lady.
I am so sorry for your great loss. I will always remember Paddy with appreciation and admiration.
May God bless and keep all of you during this time of sorrow. I know she was a very special lady for all the family.
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