Patricia Ann “Patti”(Stubblefield) Tooley, age 51, of West Frankfort, IL, formerly of Marion and Johnston City, passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2015, in Good Samaritan Regional Health Center of Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born on Wednesday, December 18, 1963, in Marion, IL the daughter of, Vernell “Vern” and Rosalie (Segretario) Stubblefield. Early in her school years she attended school in Marion. Her family then moved to Johnston City, IL and she attended school in Johnston City and was a graduate of Johnston City High School in 1982. She continued on with her education attending John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL. Patti was united in marriage to James William “Bill” Tooley on Friday, February 3, 1989, in Marion, IL and together they have shared over twenty-six years of marriage. The majority of Patti’s working career has been in factory type work. During her working career she worked for Pattin-Marion Roof Bolt Company of Marion, Schellar Globe of Herrin, and later with Olin/General Dynamics of Marion. She is a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of West Frankfort, IL. Some of her other memberships and activities include a term of service on the St. John’s Catholic School Board, former member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary in West Frankfort, IL and was former member of the Illinois Professional Pet Breeders Association. In her spare time she bred and sold registered champion poodles all over the United States and some internationally including Germany and Afghanistan. She was known for her knowledge of the desirable qualities of the large poodle breed. Three of the most memorable poodles she remembered were named “Ceasar”, “Tenille” and “Duchess” that they kept and raised. Also in her spare time she loved to cook for her family and their many gatherings. She is survived by her husband, Bill Tooley of West Frankfort, IL; son, Vern Tooley of St. Charles, MO; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Marie and Bill Schmidt, III of Carterville, IL; sister, Verna McNeil of Royalton, IL; niece, Amy McNeil and her companion, Brad Daron both of Carterville, IL; nephew, Chris McRoy of rural West Frankfort, IL; brother-in-law, John Tooley and wife, Belinda of Newburgh, IN, sister-in-law, Sara Tooley of Centralia, IL and other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Esther Tooley and brother-in-law, Larry Tooley. Arrangements for Patricia Ann “Patti” (Stubblefield) Tooley have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th at the funeral home. Prior to the time of visitation the prayer service will be at 4:15 p.m. with Monsignor Ken Schaefer presiding. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, located at 703 East Main St., West Frankfort, IL, with Rev. Dr. Eusebius Mbidoaka, Father Larry Lemay and Pastor Ron Cremeens presiding. Interment will follow in San Carlo Catholic Cemetery of Herrin, IL. For those who prefer, memorial contributions can be made to “San Carlo Catholic Cemetery Fund” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.