Born November 06, 1948 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Ola Mae Bingham and Albert Kirkland.
Pat went to be with the lord on November 20th, 2021 at the age of 73. Pat resided in St. Paul, Minnesota, but lived and traveled between Chicago, Indiana, and Minnesota frequently.
Pat is preceded in death by her daughter, Laticia Banks; brother, Leon Griggs; great grandson, Giovanni Banks; and cousin, Lamont Scaife.
Pat is survived by her Husband, Dwight ‘Dinky’ McConnell; Son, Leon ‘Tuna’ Banks;
Stepson, Jemal Powell ;Siblings, Larry Smith and Rochelle Norwood; Grandchildren, Bianca ‘Punky’ avid) Banks-Jordan, Antione ‘Booke’ Rucker, Nate ‘J-Who’ Banks, Rayveen ‘BooBoo’ Banks, Cierra ‘Cece’ (Trae) Davis, Dejon ‘Shony’ Parks, Tsereha ‘ Lil mama’ Banks, Dominique “Nicky’ Parks, Destiny ‘Cookie’ Parks, Demetrius ‘Dede’ Parks; Great Grandchildren, Dashaun, Finesse, David Jr., Raeliyah, Jayceon, Jase, Levi, Ashanti, and Aviannah. Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, special friends and acquaintances.
Pat worked as an assembler at Borden Ice Cream Factory in Chicago, Illinois also graduated from College with a Ministry degree to become a preacher before retiring.
Throughout her life she loved reading books, especially her bible front to back studying and writing about it and becoming closer to God along with preaching about God to all her children. She enjoyed going to church, fishing, watching her favorite tv shows, listening to music, traveling, also loved working, and loved to dress up and go out. Pat enjoyed taking pictures, staying up all night talking to loved ones, sending long loving messages to all, talking on the phone and being so amazed how all her grandchildren could do group facetime with her. Most importantly Pat loved just being around family and friends and spending time together.
We love you so much Pat, mom, grannie, and dear friend more than we can express in words and we’ll miss you greatly every day. You were such a sweet loving and caring person that literally lit up every room you walked in. You kept smiles on everyone's face and brought so much joy in all our lives. We thank God for blessing us with the Anchor to our family.
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GearhartAnokaChapel.com for the McConnell family.
