Patricia Ann May

Patricia Ann May passed away on October 26, 2023 at Matthews Glenn, her retirement community in North Carolina. She was born on May 31, 1945 in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of the late Dorothy (Rossing) and William Covell Sr. She grew up in Richmond, Illinois and graduated from Richmond Burton Community High School in 1963. On April 11, 1964 Patricia married her high school sweetheart, Melvin May and he died April 5, 1987. After his death, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and attained a degree in Occupational Therapy. Patricia moved to North Carolina in 1993 and was an occupational therapist for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system for many years. Working with students with special needs brought Patricia great joy and satisfaction. After retiring, Patricia moved to a retirement community in Matthews, NC. There she made many friends and was involved in activities including olympic events, the dance team, swimming, and winning Halloween costume contests. Patricia was a member of the United Methodist Church in Matthews and enjoyed performing in the Melody Makers choir. Patricia loved to travel to WI and CO to spend time with her family. She also traveled abroad with friends to several European countries and Hawaii. Patricia traveled to Scotland to visit her granddaughter, Mallory, when she was studying at the University of Glasgow. Patricia went on mission trips to Rwanda and Brazil. Patricia is survived by her children Timothy (Denise) May, Julie (John) Hill; her grandchildren Micaela Hill (28), Mallory Hill (25), Nolan (Hailey) May (24), Olivia May (23), and Tatum May (20). Patricia is also survived by her brother Michael (Gay) Covell, brother-in-law Donald (Marilyn) May, sisters-in-law Marlene (James) Keenan, Kathleen (James) Marsh, and many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Jean (Stan) Fisher, William (Rita) Covell Jr, and Phyllis (James) O’Halleran. Patricia will be remembered for all the heart she shared with her family, friends, and students. She truly loved each of them. She will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held Friday December 1, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 N. Main Street in Richmond, Illinois. A funeral mass will be held Saturday December 2, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10519 Main Street in Richmond, Illinois followed by inurnment at the church cemetery and a luncheon at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autism Strong Foundation, 9935D Rea Rd #253, Charlotte, NC 28277. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/autism-strong-foundation/in-memory-of-patricia-may

Patricia Ann May

May 31, 1945 - October 26, 2023