Patricia Dilley

Patricia A. (DeRose) Dilley, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed Monday, December 12, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Patrick and Lavonne (Bump) DeRose. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963. Pat married, Clarence L. Dilley, on June 18, 1966, in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Churubusco American Legion Auxiliary. She worked as a picker at Supermarket Service in Fort Wayne for 6 years. Pat is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clarence Dilley; two daughters, Lee Ann (Larry) Thompson and Christine Lonero; one son, David (Stacy) Dilley, twelve grandchildren and great-grandchildren; eight sisters, Marilyn (John) Gatton, Carolyn (Steve) Minich, Diane (Ron) Dantzer, Virginia (Delbert) Kirby, Helen (Mark) Carrico, Teresa (Lynn) Rosewurm, Jeanette Neuman and Mary (Brian) Seivers; three brothers, James (Donna) DeRose, Patrick (Shirley) DeRose, and John (Trina) DeRose. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brook Dilley, and one sister, Karen DeRose. A funeral service will take place at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco Chapel, with calling two hours prior to service. Memorials to Honor Flight of Northeastern Indiana. Online Guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.sheetsandchilds.com.