In Memory Of
Mary Patricia Wakefield
1927
2022
Mary Patricia Wakefield
December 6, 1927 — December 20, 2022
In Loving Memory of Mary Patricia Wakefield (nee Walters)
Born December 6, 1927 Died December 20, 2022
Mary P. Wakefield "Pat", 95, passed away December 20, 2022. Mary was born on December 6, 1927 in Borger, TX to Leslie A. and Nellie (Jackson) Walters. Mary grew up in the Panhandle of Texas during the dustbowl and the Great Depression.
Mary graduated from West Plains, MO High School in May, 1945 and moved to St. Louis where she went to work at Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital.
She married her husband of 43 years, Hugh V. Wakefield, on April 22, 1950.
In April 1967, Mary went to work for the Regional Commerce and Growth Association of St. Louis (RCGA), retiring in April, 1990. After retirement she spent 32 years traveling, playing bridge, and being the center of her family's life. She liked to refer to herself, along with her family, as the matriarch.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends alike.
Mary is survived by her son, Alan (Lynn) V. Wakefield, daughter, Pamela (Bill) Volz; grandson Alan (Jennifer) H. Wakefield, granddaughter Wendy (Eric) Huffmaster; Great-Grandson, Evan Huffmaster, Great-Granddaughters, Jordyn Huffmaster, Jaiden Wakefield, and Korie Wakefield; and sisters-in-law, Shirley (Kelsey) Walters and Donna (Harold, (Hap) Walters, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh V. Wakefield, Jr., her parents, Leslie (Vivian) and Nellie Walters, her 6 brothers, Kelsey (Shirley) Walters, James (Mary) Walters, Robert (Harriet) Walters, Thomas (Berneice) Walters, Harold (Donna) Walters, and Charles (Doris) Walters.
Mary's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
A memorial service will be held for Mary at 11:00A.M. with luncheon to follow on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at:
Newcomer Saint Peters Chapel
837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Saint Peters MO 63376
(In Lieu Of Flowers)
Memorial contributions can be made in Mary's honor to:
Habitat for Humanity
To share a memory of Mary or a special message to the family:
Born December 6, 1927 Died December 20, 2022
Mary P. Wakefield "Pat", 95, passed away December 20, 2022. Mary was born on December 6, 1927 in Borger, TX to Leslie A. and Nellie (Jackson) Walters. Mary grew up in the Panhandle of Texas during the dustbowl and the Great Depression.
Mary graduated from West Plains, MO High School in May, 1945 and moved to St. Louis where she went to work at Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital.
She married her husband of 43 years, Hugh V. Wakefield, on April 22, 1950.
In April 1967, Mary went to work for the Regional Commerce and Growth Association of St. Louis (RCGA), retiring in April, 1990. After retirement she spent 32 years traveling, playing bridge, and being the center of her family's life. She liked to refer to herself, along with her family, as the matriarch.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends alike.
Mary is survived by her son, Alan (Lynn) V. Wakefield, daughter, Pamela (Bill) Volz; grandson Alan (Jennifer) H. Wakefield, granddaughter Wendy (Eric) Huffmaster; Great-Grandson, Evan Huffmaster, Great-Granddaughters, Jordyn Huffmaster, Jaiden Wakefield, and Korie Wakefield; and sisters-in-law, Shirley (Kelsey) Walters and Donna (Harold, (Hap) Walters, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh V. Wakefield, Jr., her parents, Leslie (Vivian) and Nellie Walters, her 6 brothers, Kelsey (Shirley) Walters, James (Mary) Walters, Robert (Harriet) Walters, Thomas (Berneice) Walters, Harold (Donna) Walters, and Charles (Doris) Walters.
Mary's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
A memorial service will be held for Mary at 11:00A.M. with luncheon to follow on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at:
Newcomer Saint Peters Chapel
837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Saint Peters MO 63376
(In Lieu Of Flowers)
Memorial contributions can be made in Mary's honor to:
Habitat for Humanity
To share a memory of Mary or a special message to the family:
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Saturday, April 22, 2023
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
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Saturday, April 22, 2023
11:30am - 1:30 pm (Central time)
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