Patricia Pargen *

Patricia “Cookie” , age 75, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph East, on Tuesday, March 17, . Patricia was born to the union of the late and Katherine Shockey on March 29, 1949 in Co. KY. She was known as “Cookie” to most people and worked as a waitress at Jerry’s Restaurant in Mt. Sterling for many years.

Patricia is survived by 1 son William Earl (Rachel) Pargen of Lexington, 2 stepdaughters Katherine Spencer of Mt. Sterling and JoAnn Masters of Mt. Sterling; 1 sister Kaye Lawrence of Huntington, WV; 2 brothers Donald Clay Shockey of City and David Shockey of Lee City; 1 sister in Rhonda Shockey of Lee City.

Besides her parents, Cookie was preceded in death by her husband John “Cuz” Pargen; 1 brother Billy Joe Shockey.

Per Cookie’s request there will be no funeral service. A visitation service will be Friday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the & Stewart Home For Funerals Chapel.

Funeral services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals on Mar. 18, 2025.