Patricia Laswell, nee Chittum, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Edwardsville, IL, died on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 at St. Anthony''s Hospital.

Patricia was born in Buena Vista, Virginia on Saturday, October 19th, 1935 to Glennie and Mary Ellen (Schaffer) Chittum.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Earl and two sons; Roger S. Laswell and Michael V. Laswell.

Patricia is survived by daughter, Gay Amber Ried, daughter-in-law, Sharon Laswell, brother, Edward, and sisters, Ruth and Betty. She is further survived by grandchildren, Alicia Rocca, Roger Crossley, and great-grandchildren, Dayton, Landen Crossley.

Memorial visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL with funeral service starting at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Edwardsville, IL.

Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or to COPD Foundation.