Patricia Lee Wooden, 88, of Galena, IL passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home. A private family service will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Ferry Landing prior to Pat’s good-bye party which will held at the Diggs, New Diggings, WI beginning at 2:30 PM and lasting until whenever. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. She was born March 12, 1928 in Chicago the daughter of Jack and Josephine (Hildebrand) Hunniford. Pat graduated from Waller High School and went onto to attend Wright Junior College in Chicago. She married Robert Wooden on June 3, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chicago and he survives. Pat worked in the insurance industry for fifty years serving for a company in Chicago and later Heron Insurance which later became McCoy Insurance of Galena working until the age of 82. She loved to fish, camp, dance, bake, read and play the piano. Pat enjoyed the river hanging out with many old and new friends at the “Hydro’s”. She lived life to the fullest and will always be remembered as a surrogate “grandma” too many. Pat is survived by her husband, Robert, her daughter, Linda (Randy) Wulff of Stockton, her son, Bobby (Marsha) Wooden of Scales Mound, seven grandchildren, Gale, Tonnie, Tammy (Dean), Kurt (Meredith), Katie (Alex), Sam and Ben (Casey), nine great grandchildren, one brother, Phil (Rose) Hunniford of Wilmington, NC and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son in infancy, Rick Timothy and one sister, Jackie. Pat’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, caregiver Janelle Fenn and her many friends for their help during this very difficult time.