COLLINSVILLE- Patricia "Patty" Ries, 64, of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 1:05 P.M. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Patty was born February 22, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to Paul and Delores Gentry Jackson. They survive and reside in Cahokia.

Patty married Michael K. Ries Sr. on July 16, 1970. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1995.

She is survived by her two sons, Michael K. Ries II and James A. Ries, both of Collinsville, IL; and siblings, Mike Jackson, Joe (Debbie) Jackson, Cathy Grater, Barbie (Eric) Doerfler, Debbie (Jim) McManis and Linda Jackson.

Patty worked as a manager at Wal-Mart in Cahokia for many years, retiring in 2012.

Memorial donations may be made to the family. Additional condolences may also be sent to the family through this online guestbook.

VISITATION: A visitation for Patty will be held Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville.

FUNERAL: A funeral will be held Friday, November 3, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Friendship Baptist Church in Caseyville, IL. Interment will be at Glenwood Cemetery in Collinsville, IL.