Patsy Jo Malicott

It was mid-morning in the farming community of Dike, Texas, when the McKinneys welcomed a newborn baby girl named Patsy Jo McKinney.

Patsy grew up in the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Cliff with her younger brother Billy.

Patsy attended Catholic school and was recognized for her ability to sing “Ave Maria” a cappella. After school, she worked for the Dallas phone exchange as operator #27.

Patsy had the opportunity to travel and headed west to San Francisco in the late 1940s to live with her aunt. She worked in a clothing store downtown and as a tube girl in an insurance company.

While in San Francisco, she met a young Marine. They married and were blessed with three daughters: Angie, Vicki, and Pam.

Time passed, and Patsy became a single mother. She traveled to Vallejo to live with her mother. Patsy worked in local businesses including IHOP, the Press Club, Dots, The Val Nap, and most notably the Golden Bubble Restaurant.

While working at The Val Nap, she met a young sailor named Jeff. Jeff fell in love with Patsy, and although she was 22 years older, he prodded and cajoled her to marry him. Their relationship lasted 49 years.

Patsy was a lung cancer survivor who enjoyed travel, camping, floral gardens, and zoos.

She was a two-time military spouse. Her first husband served in Korea. Jeff served 20 years in the Navy. While Jeff was deployed twice during their marriage, she managed the household and carried through these deployments with strength and dignity.

Patsy maintained a tight household even when Jeff worked as a traveling service engineer.

Patsy enjoyed the company of others and loved to laugh. She had a contagious sense of humor and seldom met someone she did not like. She was a marvelous conversationalist.

She loved cheeseburgers, chocolate milkshakes, and most importantly, chocolate cake and fudge. Her favorite color was Blue.

She enjoyed film noir movies, Alfred Hitchcock films, and movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood (1939–1959).

Patsy was not just a spouse; she was a best friend and confidant, and she was always encouraging of any task, thought, or idea.

Patsy passed peacefully and with dignity in her bed at home.

Patsy is survived by her husband Jeff; daughters Angie, Vicki, and Pam; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Patsy was predeceased by her parents Morris and Ena May McKinney, her sister Margaret Ann, and brothers Billy and Jimmy.

Patsy was a resident of Vallejo for 65 years.

Home hospice care was vital to the overall care and comfort of

Patsy during her final days and hours. The family would like to acknowledge American Hospice Home Care services for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time.

A Home Memorial is planned after January 2027.