Patricia McKelvey, of Cheyenne, passed at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, with family by her side as she gained her wings. She was born on September 25, 1936, in Douglas, WY, to Joseph and Agnes Lohrer.
Patricia worked passionately for Laramie County School District #1 and loved spending time with family and friends, as well as being a 4-H leader for many years. She also was the Chairperson for the Cheyenne Cowboy Symposium and Celebration.
She is survived by her daughters, Jane Prysock and Susan Braden; grandchildren, Jamie Prysock, Joel Bliss, and Kristeen Nagle; great-grandchildren, Kallianne Bliss, Arianna Bliss, Zan Bliss, McKenzie Nagle, and Avery Nagle; siblings, Ted Lohrer, Lad (Edward) Lohrer, and Ruth Fulton; as well as many cousins across the US.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Agnes Lohrer; son, Brian McKelvey; husband, Jack McKelvey; brothers, Jerry and Thomas Lohrer; sisters, Joanne Lohrer, Mayree Lohrer, Helen Featherstone, and Linda Melton.
Patricia’s remembrance ceremony will be held in June 2024 in Douglas, WY.
In lieu of sending flowers or food, the family respectfully asks that those who wish to pay respects to Patricia please donate to The Cheyenne Animal Shelter.