Patricia J. Ganousis, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the age of 80. Loving wife of the late Michael L. Ganousis; dear daughter of the late John and Nellie Howard; devoted mother of Thomas Michael Ganousis, Teresa (Steve) McNamee, James Michael (Cheri) Ganousis, and Catherine Ann Reynolds; cherished grandmother of Phyllis (Richard) Adams, Jennifer (Chris) Terp, Alise Ganousis, and Michael (Sarah) Ganousis; treasured great-grandmother of Seth Adams, Aubrey Adams, Olivia Terp, Addison Terp, and soon-to-be twin boys; dear sister of Frances (Calvin) Fritz, Catherine (the late Frederick) Riglesberger, and Peggy (the late Marvin) Beck. She is preceded in death by her siblings John Howard, Lillian (Charles) Allen, Helen (Alex) Dixon, Margaret (Jim) Neal, Mary (Otis) Johnson, Thelma (Eddie) Carl, and Phyllis Julia Howard.
Patricia enjoyed reading, cooking, and shopping; but most of all she loved spending time with her family. During her final years she was surrounded by family that loved her deeply. She will be greatly missed.