Patricia Ann Ashford, 87, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held beginning at 11:30 A.M. on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Lakeview Park in Mexico.

Patricia was born on November 24, 1934, in Bluefield, West Virginia, the daughter of James Arnold and Kathileen R. (White) Wyatt.

Patricia was an active member of the VFW and a lifelong member.  She loved to spend time dancing, with tap and the jitterbug as her favorites.  Patricia also enjoyed creating flower arrangements.

Survivors include her two daughters, Catherine (Jay) (Breaux) Andrews of Mexico, Annamarie (Rick) (Ashford) Singleton of Mexico; two sons, Larry Breaux of Iota, LA, Melvin Burton (Laurie) Breaux, Jr. of Lebanon; 20 grandchildren, Katina (Donovon) Royer, Laremy (Lynn) Seelow, John Barton, Windy (Jeffery) Hunter, Jayson Breaux, Chris Breaux, Jake (Crystal) Passmore, Russell (Kim) Passmore, Melanie (Richard) Breaux, Nicole Passmore, Emma Breaux, Samual Breaux, Jennifer (Michael) Matfield, Kimberly Sorenson, Tessie (Brent) Guillory, Mickey (Holly) Racca, Brandon (Lisa) Singleton, Joshua (Ashlea) Fulkerson, James (Mandolin) Fulkerson, Shane (June) Singleton; 48 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Melvin Burton Breaux, Sr., Finis Leon Ashford; two grandchildren, Torrie Singleton and J.J. Racca.

The family requests memorial donations be made to VFW Post 9226. Memorials may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.