Patricia Ferrero, age 62, of Metropolis, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her residence. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Ferrero was employed at Walmart for 20+ years and a member of the Zion United Church of Christ. Patricia is survived by her son, Jason Hillebrand and wife Morgan of Karnak; two grandchildren, Claira Marie Hillebrand and Hutson Dean Hillebrand; two sisters, Diane Bremer and husband Monte of Metropolis and Kathy Dowd and husband Philip of Metropolis; one brother, Mark Ferrero and wife Janel of Belleville, IL; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Betty (Millikin) Ferrero; one son, Mark Allen Hillebrand. Memorials may be given in Patricia's name to the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 2200 Children's Way Nashville, TN 37232. Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.