Patricia (Patty) Kay O’Neal was called to be with our Lord on October 16, 2020, at the age of 62. She was born on December 28, 1957, in Houston, Texas to Joe and Billie O’Neal and was a Texas woman through and through.
Patty had an indomitable spirit and a southern sass that was all her own. She was never one to back down, especially to protect those she loved, and she could fight just as fiercely as she loved. Patty had a heart as big as Texas and she made everyone around her feel like family. And there was nothing she loved more than being surrounded by those friends and family.
One of Patty’s favorite things in life was to root (and maybe add some colorful language) for her Houston Texans. Whether in the stadium or surrounded by friends and family, she loved to cheer on her team and wasn’t shy about expressing her opinion on their performance. Her passion for supporting her team and her passion for life, in general, is just one of the many reasons she will be dearly missed. She was a dearly beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend that will forever be in our hearts.
Before her retirement in December 2017, she worked as the Division Operations Manager at Lonestar College for over a decade, and formed many special relationships with her co-workers.
Patty is survived by a family who will miss her always including her life partner of 28 years, Becky Dalby, brother Keith and wife Kathie, brother Larry and wife Becky, five nephews and nieces: Brent and wife Misty, Brad and wife Melissa, Lindsey and husband Chad Blancett, Mitch and wife Sierra; Jennifer O'Neal; and seven great-nephews/nieces: Blake, Bryson, Jacob, Lundyn, Mason, Mattox and Hayden. She was preceded in death by parents Joe and Billie and nephew Matthew.
In honor of Patty’s love for the Houston Texans, the family requests that all those attending the visitation or funeral service proudly wear their Texans gear, Astros gear, or your favorite sports team gear. However, anyone wearing Dallas Cowboy gear may be asked to leave - ha! (After all, this is Patty's day, and if you knew Patty, you understand this!). We know that Patty would love for her final sendoff to be as unique as she was and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
A visitation will be Friday, October 23rd, 5:00 - 8:00. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 24th, at 11:00. Burial will be in Goodrich, Tx, following the funeral.
We are limited to the number of people that can attend visitation or the funeral. Rather than say that it is private, we are asking for people who plan to attend, please let someone in the family know of your plans so we will have an accurate count. Patty was loved by many.
There will be a light lunch served immediately after the funeral for time for those attending the funeral to visit and share stories.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the O'NEAL family. Please take a minute and write a few thoughts, funny stories, or heartfelt sympathy about this wonderful lady.
