Patricia Ann Cothern, 69, of Pana passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield. She was born November 17, 1947 in Decatur, the daughter of Wayne Wikoff, Sr. and Helen (Taylor) Wikoff. Pat was a graduate of Pana High School Class of 1966. She grew up in the Maroa-Decatur area until her family moved to Pana during her high school years. She had worked for Pana Unit #8 as a bus aide and in the kitchen. She enjoyed playing the lotto, crocheting and spending time with her family. Patricia Ann Wikoff married Louie Cothern on August 17, 1968 in Pana Christian Church. She is survived by her sons Craig (Angie) Cothern and Aaron (Janet) Cothern of Pana; grandchildren Ashley Cothern, Logan Cothern, Megan Cothern, Mitchell Cothern; sisters Karen Troxler, Las Vegas, NV; Linda (Jerry) Micek, Pana; brother Wayne (Judy) Wikoff, Jr., Pana; mother-in-law Bonnie Cothern, Pana; brothers-in-law: Jerry (Chris) Cothern of Ramsey, Roger (Mary) Cothern, Tom (Cindy) Cothern, Sam (Tonia) Cothern, John Cothern all of Pana, Dan Cothern, Mattoon. She was preceded in death by son Chad Cothern December 28, 2016, husband Louie Cothern February 12, 2011, mother Helen (Taylor) Wikoff August 28, 2010, father Wayne Wikoff, Sr., in 1984, brother-in-law Joe Troxler, nephew Jeff Micek on May 8, 2005 and father-in-law Warren Mike Cothern March 30, 1991. Funeral Information Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home Funeral services will be Thursday, January 26, 2017 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Ronald Brown officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Aaron Cothern, Craig Cothern, Kevin Micek, Jerry Micek, Ashley Cothern, Logan Cothern