Patricia "Tricia" Ann Birkes  Loving Mom and Gram to many, went to be with the Lord at the age of 80 on December 24, 2025.

She was born August 5,1945 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil and Ona Mae (Wilson) McMillan.  Married Gary Birkes on September 28, 1963 in Haven, Kansas.

Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sue Kreuger.

Survived by husband of 62 yrs. Gary Birkes; sister, Maxine Reece, Yale, Oklahoma;  daughter, Bethany (Brian) Strange; sons, Patrick (Laura), Jason (Alicia), Darren (Phoebe) all of Wichita.  17 Grandchildren, 19 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great - Great Grandchild.

Celebration of life at a later date.