Patricia Pio McMillan

Patricia Pio McMillan, a longtime resident of Watsonville and native of Corralitos, passed away on October 13, 2024. She was 86.

Patricia was born on February 6, 1938, to her proud parents, Arthur and Verna Pio. She grew up in Corralitos and attended local schools, graduating from Watsonville High School in 1955.

She was an avid, lifelong gardener and was known as "The Plant Lady" in Corralitos. She was an active member of the Corralitos Grange and the Women's Club. She loved to travel and visited many countries with her mother. Above all, she loved her family and loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved her extended church family dearly.

Patricia is survived by her children, Stephanie (James), Steve Hannum, and Lori Hannum. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Lauren (Ryan) and Kellie, and great-grandchildren, Daphnee, Kanan, and Lacey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Verna, and her brother, James Pio. Patricia was a loving mother, grand and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00 am, at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park, 127 Hecker Pass Road, Watsonville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Freedom Bible Fellowship 475 Union Street, Watsonville, CA. 95076.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · October 16, 2024