Patricia Marie "Patti" (McMurray) Dalton, 67, of Murphysboro, passed away at 7:25 A.M., Friday, November 1, 2024 at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Patti had been a financial aid advisor and worked for the financial aid office at SIU.  She retired after thirty years.  She was a St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan and enjoyed running with her "crimemate", her sister Vicki.
She was born March 3, 1957 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Russell L. and Florence Marie (Carson) McMurray.
She married Billy Dalton on December 26, 1991 in Murphysboro and he preceded her in death in 2006.  They had been together since 1979.
She is survived by one daughter - Kacey Brinkerhoff and husband Chris of Peoria, IL, one grandson - Cooper Brinkerhoff, four sisters - Marilyn Purdy of Decatur, IL, Vicki Doerr Larrimore of Carbondale, Peggy Poe and husband Jerry of Mulkeytown, and Carol Stacey and husband Kevin of Du Quoin, sister-in-law - Betty Loyd of Herrin, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers - Gary McMurray, Russell "Ki" McMurray, and Michael McMurray.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Searby funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Adell Anderson officiating.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M., Thursday at the Cobden Cemetery in Cobden, IL.
Burial will be in the Cobden Cemetery in Cobden, IL.
Friends may make memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.