Patricia J. Tilley passed away on September 12, 2024 in Dallas, TX. She was born September 9, 1931 in Enid, Oklahoma the daughter of Neva Mae (Armstrong) Bell and Samuel Albert Bell.

Moving to Oklahoma City at age 5 she attended Oklahoma City schools, graduating from Central High School in 1948. Shortly thereafter she married,Victor H. Tilley and they had 60 wonderful years together. Taking early retirement from CNA Insurance after a great 30 years, she and Vic had 22 years of a very rewarding retirement together until his death in 2008. During these retirement years, Pat also enjoyed a great many volunteer opportunities with Oklahoma Hospitality Club, Salvation Army Auxiliary, and Oklahoma City Republican Women's Club; membership with Revidere Book Club, Listeners Book Club, Redbud Women's Club, and Christian Women's Club – in addition to many happy hours with her Bridge and Bunko Clubs.

Pat was a long-time member of First Christian Church, serving in many capacities including Deacon, Deaconess, Elder, Chair of Fine Arts Committee, and many functions in her dear Loyal Partners Sunday School Class. After her move to Dallas in 2011, she was very blessed to have Wilshire Baptist Church in her life.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Victor and dear sisters, Shirley and Betty. She is survived by nieces, Cynthia Nastri (Mark), Melissa Spellman, Pamela Jaeckle (Pat), Melanie Cummins (Bob), Debbie Wells (Jerry), Nephew, Rick Holmes, Teresa Bryan and Denise Morgan. Also very special and dear to her heart were Grayson, Hap, Madeley, Brother, Hunter, Abby, Emily, Sara, Laura, Patrick, Bob, Sam, Gus and Rachel.