Pansy C. “Pat” Hirsch, 87, of Centralia passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Centralia Manor with her loved ones by her side. She was born on August 16, 1935, the daughter of Aaron “Hap” and Mable (Daniels) Wilkins in Salem. She married Richard A. Hirsch on August 29, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2014.
Survivors include her devoted family, children Patty Grote and husband Marvin of Centralia, Sharon Giffhorn and husband Stan of Highland, Michael Hirsch of Walnut Hill, Linda Hanke and husband Jerald of Hoffman, Melody Moehle and husband Merle of Centralia, Gloria Hardy and husband Rick of Centralia, David Hirsch of Woodlawn, Barbara Daniels and husband Rodney of Centralia, Carol Meigs and husband Doug of Salem, Eric Hirsch and wife Rhonda of Centralia; 25 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister Shirley Bollhorst of Centralia; and her beloved Chihuahua Peanut.
Along with her husband of 60 years, Richard Hirsch, Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Edith Whitaker, and Joyce Lance; and her brothers Omer Wilkins, Johnny Wilkins, Dale Wilkins; and grandson Keith Crane.
Pat was of the Christian faith. She was a hard worker and loyal employee of Little Fuse in Centralia for 28 dedicated years. Her example of placing her family as a top priority instilled a resilient, supportive, positive attitude in her children. Pat and her husband were always sweet to one another. They were never known to fight and loved to travel together. They took many trips on their motorcycle and would speak of the beautiful landscapes they came across. Pat loved being a Mom to not just her children, but to their friends and family. She also adored her title of Grandma. She loved reading and listening to music, especially Dean Martin. Pat’s bold, honest, and strong-willed spirit will live on in those she knew and loved as they spread kindness in her memory.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia with Brother Claude Howell officiating. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia. Friends and relatives are welcome to a visitation time from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Pat’s honor to New Life Church in Salem or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences and memories of Pat may be shared with the family by visiting www.maczfunerlahomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
