Melba Faye Casey, lovingly known by her family and friends as “Pat,” of Potosi, Missouri, was born on November 3, 1933, in St. Francois County, Missouri, a daughter of the late Carl Patterson and Myrtle (Byington) Patterson. Pat departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 92.

On July 27, 1957, Pat was united in marriage to Thomas Morgan Casey, and they shared nearly 46 years together until Tom’s passing in 2003.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her son, John Casey of Potosi; her grandson, Jayce Elsey; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will remember her fondly.

In addition to her biological parents, Pat was preceded in death by John and Maggie (Patterson) Saffell, who lovingly raised her from a young age; her husband, Tom Casey; her dear son, Thomas Michael Casey; her twin infant siblings, Bobby Rae and Betty Mae Patterson; her siblings, Virginia Patterson Layton, Hughie Mack Patterson, Donald Patterson, and Dorothy Patterson; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jesse and Ferd Casey; and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Hubert Watson.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at DeClue Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri. A graveside service will follow at 11:15 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Potosi, where Pat will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband and son.

Additional details celebrating Ms. Pat’s life will be added to her obituary at a later time.

Funeral arrangements are respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home of Potosi.