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Patricia L. Breedlove, 74, of St. Marys, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Marietta, OH. She was born on May 21, 1952, to Dolph and Mary Cosper. She grew up attending St. John Catholic church. She was a 1970 graduate of St. Marys High School where she played the flute in the band. After high school she became an LPN and started working as a nurse. She used her training in various locations including St. Joseph’s Hospital, Westbrook Health Services, and Dr. Durnell’s office in Parkersburg, WV and Carehaven in Belmont, WV. She was known to be kind and compassionate to all of her patients. She retired early from nursing to become a full-time caregiver to her cousin Kandy Dolin. She also provided care to both of her parents. Her compassion also extended to animals in need. She adopted many cats and dogs over the years and was an avid supporter of animal charities.
Patricia is survived by 2 brothers, Jeff and Andy (Susan) Cosper, and nephews Andrew and Aidan (Makenzie) Cosper, as well as several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family wishes to thank Elison Assisted Living and Memory Care Center as well as Cawley Hospice for the compassionate and gentle care of Patty during her illness.
Services will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at St. John's Catholic Church with Father Shinto Mathew officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Saturday at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Patty’s name to the Pleasants County Humane Society, PO Box 110, St. Marys, WV 26170. An online guest register is available at www.ingramfh.com.