Patricia Owens Obituary

Patricia M Owens
Brighton - Mrs. Patricia M Owens, 93 of Brighton, IL, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born August 28, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Charles P Davis and Mae E (Phillips) Davis. As a youngster, she worked as a secretary for the Department of the Army at the Robert A. Young Federal Building in downtown St. Louis; was a homemaker; worked in her own business doing what she loved most, working with dogs; retired after 53 years.
In 1951, she met and married Robert L Owens on August 18th, 1951. They celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on August 18, 2021. Together, they built their first home in Alton, IL, then moved to their property in Brighton, IL, establishing Rowens Kennels in 1972, Star Memorial in 1986. Pat is survived by her daughters Melissa M (Timothy) Sykes, Claire J Pugsley; son James F (Sarah) Owens; daughter in-law Kim Owens; grandchildren Kristy Morales, Kyle A (Libby) Sykes, Holly M (Matthew) Perkins, Timothy D (Kerri) Sykes, Ronald J (Melody) Pugsley, Rebecca J (Sam) Mahl, Jessica N Broyles, Brian S Bergesch, Bobby C (Kim) Owens, Patrick R Owens, Kara M Owens, James L Owens; 18 great grandchildren; brother in-law Francis Duncan, many nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband Robert L Owens; sons Robert L Owens Jr (7/2021) and Herbert C Owens (9/2021); her parents Charles P and Mae E Davis; brother Charles S Davis, in-laws Herbert and Janette Owens; brother-in-law Frank Owens; Sisters in law Hazel Brown, Mildred Duncan, Rose Taube, Roberta Brooks, Audrey Owens.
Pat was a gifted, strong woman who had a great sense of humor. She always knew what to say, or what not to say. She loved family gatherings at the lake with everyone. She loved all animals, especially dogs, having the most fun while traveling to dog shows and making friends with people from all around the country. She enjoyed doing cross-stitch and has decorated her family's walls with her art over the years. Pat was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by her entire family and many friends. Cremation was by her wishes, with joint funeral services to be held for her and her husband at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, at a date still to be determined.