Patricia Irby (Pat) was born February 15, 1952 to Mary Barnett and Aubrey Davis in Cincinnati, Ohio. She grew up in the West End and joined Progressive Baptist Church at a young age. After graduating from Walnut Hills High School, Pat attended Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and The University of Cincinnati. She then began employment with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and remained a faithful employee for thirty-eight years. Pat eventually married Willie Irby (who preceded her in death). To that union they were blessed with two children and she also gained four bonus children. Throughout her life, Pat loved to spend time with her family and friends. She also LOVED sports, especially her Cincinnati Bengals. She loved to travel and sharing her beautiful smile with anyone she came in contact with. She also had a knack for event planning and found overwhelming joy in her grandchildren. She was a very strong and her strength was felt by those around her. She leaves to cherish her memory; her loving and faithful mother Mary Barnett; one daughter Alicia Manley (Marcus); five sons Eric Irby, Adrian Irby, Willie Irby Jr. (Stacey), Antonio Grace (Trudi-Ann), Tyrone Grace; 23 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Progressive Baptist Church, 613 Prospect Place, Cincinnati (45229). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. To share a memory of Patricia or leave a special message for the Irby family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home, 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati (45206) is serving the Irby family. Please call (513) 251-6200 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information.

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