Patti McAvoy of Sioux City passed away Sunday August 26, 2018 at home after a 2-year battle of cancer.
Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family present will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Patti McAvoy, daughter of Charles and Darlene McCreary was born on March 28, 1956 in Sioux City. She graduated from West High School in 1974.
On September 17, 1984 Patti was united in marriage to Brian P. McAvoy in Elk Point, SD. She was employed at the Shoppers Guide and Sioux City Journal for 30 years in the business office.
In her free time Patti enjoyed listening to live music, camping, sitting around the firepit, captain and coke, spending time with her family and friends, traveling, gardening, and watching Oregon Football.
Patti is survived by her husband Brian McAvoy; son Ian McAvoy & Meagan; sister Jan Stratton of Luverne, MN; Niece Randy & Misti Hansen; Nephews Robin (Sheri) Stratton, Corey (Carmen) Stratton, James (Jenny) Stratton, all of Luverne, MN; Niece Michele Kirkendal; Nephews Jessie (Jenny) Safstrom, Nick (Heather) Safstrom of Oregon.
Patti was preceded in death by her Father and Mother Charles and Darlene McCreary, Sister Renea Safstrom, Fellow Turtle Shirley Rosemeyer, and other aunts, uncles, and cousins.