Patricia June Magee-Burford Born: June 9, 1950 in Joliet, IL Died: November 9, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea Patricia June Magee-Burford, aged 73, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea due to a pulmonary embolism while visiting her daughter. Born on June 9, 1950, Patricia was a lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois, and a vital member of her community. Patricia graduated from St. Francis Academy, class of 1968. She furthered her education at the College of St. Francis. Her career spanned over 30 years with Illinois Bell/Ameritech/AT&T, and she also made an appearance on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," winning $25,000. A fierce advocate for justice and community engagement, Patricia was a former Black Panther and union steward. She volunteered for numerous organizations including United Way, Warren-Sharpe Community Center, Sacred Heart's Community Table, National Hook-Up for Black Women, and JACOB. In recognition of her commitment to service and leadership, she w

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