Patricia, Marie Hanson, 70, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, at her home Mexico, MO.

Patricia was born on February 9, 1953, in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of Gene and Dorothy (Shade) Miller, and she married John Hanson on October 2, 2003.

Patricia devoted her life to taking care of people. She was a very experienced and well-liked restaurant manager; she became a remarkable tour guide at Mark Twain Cave later in life as well. But what she loved the most and devoted over 40 years of her life to, was raising children. She had 5 of her own, she played a major role in raising her granddaughter, Ashley, and even raised her great-grandson, Tyler, from a baby.

She was especially loved and respected by all who knew her, because she was genuine, she was honest, she was tough, and she never hesitated to help anyone in need. Her laugh was infectious, and her natural charisma was unmatched. She put every single member of her family above herself at all times. She was as inherently good as a human being could possibly be.

She was survived by her husband, John Hanson; five children, Tracy Wilson, Rob Wilson, Tina Harper, Scott (Aimee) Miller and James Miller (Brianne Ketterlin); nine grandchildren, Jordan, Anna, Rylan, Ashley, Cameron, Tony, Allie, Abby and Julian; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Elena; and four siblings, Danny (Bella) Miller, Dickie (Betty) Miller, Tammy (Ron) Hurshman and Diane (Pat) Ferree.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Dorothy Miller; and a sister, Dixie Miller.

Memorials may be sent to the family at 310 E. Promenade, Mexico, MO 65265.