Jimilee Patterson (née Chevalier) of Springfield, IL, age 93, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of faith, laughter, and devotion to family. She was the loving mother of Jim (Linn) Patterson, Mike (Tracee) Patterson, and John Patterson. She was a cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Noah), Malinda, Makala, Tobin, Nathan, and Cameron, and a proud great-grandmother of Sutton. Sister of Bob (Sandy) Chevalier and the late Jerry (Carol) Chevalier; the late Jan Patton and her late husband, Bob; and the late Juliane Van Houten and her late husband, Freeman. Aunt, cousin, and friend to many; her life touched countless people. Jimilee was a joy to be around—warm, funny, and genuinely caring. She had a way of making people smile without even trying; her kindness made others feel at ease. She will be remembered for her steady love, quick wit, and gentle strength. A woman of faith and service, Jimilee was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Springfield, where she found community, purpose, and friendship. She loved singing in the choir, sharing her voice in worship. A lifelong fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, she especially enjoyed watching them play, cheering with the loyalty only a true fan can muster. Jimilee worked for Women's Healthcare in medical office administration and retired in 2004 after many years of service. A Life Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, March 14th, at Springfield First United Methodist Church, 2941 South Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Springfield First United Methodist Church, 2941 South Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL, 62711 or Ronald McDonald House Charities, 610 N. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62702. Send a condolence, Post a picture or Share a story at funerals.pro