Patti Lynne (Reed) Moore

With hearts full of gratitude for a life full of love for her family and friends, we give praise to the Lord for the soul of Patti Lynne (née Reed) Moore, born in San Antonio, Texas, on December 24, 1939, to Ernest Jesse Reed and Anna Louise (née Prassel) Reed. Patti was welcomed into Heaven on January 14, 2026, with her passing officially recorded in the first hour of January 15, 2026, in Pflugerville, Texas, just weeks after her 86th birthday.

Patti is survived by three of her five loving children: Reed, Janet, and David; all three treasured grandchildren: Thomas (Sunni), Leslie, and Ben; and all three precious great-grandchildren: KC, Alexa, and Serenity. As her children will tell you, she was a mother of infinite patience, right until their middle names were added and the counting began; those were the final warning signs that her children might soon meet their Maker. People were often surprised to learn that she had a motorcycle driver’s license and a concealed carry permit, but her children always knew.

A fractured family history, gently mending with hope, love, and intention over the last 10+ years, celebrates additional living relatives in San Antonio on the Reed side of the family, including her sister, Phyllis.

Patti is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Byron Moore, Jr. (d. 1977). She always said Dad broke his part of the bargain (agreement) that she raises the kids until teen years, then he takes over. He skipped out on those plans as the youngest was still in the single digits, not to mention that he didn't complete the job with the others due to his unexpected transition to Heaven...but who could resist Heaven when compared to a full house of teenagers, dogs, cats, birds, fish, frogs, and anything else available for the kids to adopt.

With many tears, Patti was also predeceased by her two eldest and dear sons, Michael (Marta) and James III (Betty), by her parents and two of her three sisters, Barbara and Judy.

When her husband, James, aka Jim, made his early escape, many wondered what would come next for the devoted homemaker. Patti, who never remarried, surprised them all by stepping in as owner and president of his 1959-established company, Statistical Service Company of Austin (STATCO), initially humbling herself in the receptionist role as she familiarized herself with the business. After evolving the technology from IBM to HP and selling the company a decade later, she worked at National Western Life, The Goddard School, and elsewhere, each yielding friends and fond memories.

The traditional Lutheran churches of Austin nourished Patti's faith in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She carried a deep appreciation for her pastors as faith leaders and confidants, among them, Reverends David Sieberg, Thomas Petersen, Donald Patterson, Jon Manke, and Staff Minister Chad White. Her faith was not a badge she wore but the quiet current that carried her through joys and storms alike. It was core to her character.

Blessed with blue eyes expressing her kindness, Patti loved children of every possible variety in God’s rainbow of humanity. In her later years, she loved to tease the children that she was 110 years old, despite being in her seventies. Her loving teases were usually matched by a hug, a snack, or a word of faith and encouragement.

She saw the world with childlike wonder: finding familiar shapes in clouds, admiring the songs of birds, being awed by the vivid colors of blooming flowers, joyfully observing the flutter of a butterfly in flight, laughing inside as she scolded the squirrels, breathing in the ocean's salted breeze, absorbing the warmth of the sun, and taking endless pleasure in so many other expressions of God’s handiwork in nature. In countless small ways, Patti found the simplicities of life to be the most rewarding.

Patti’s life and legacy point beyond themselves to the One who holds us all. Jesus said:

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" — John 11:25-26, NIV

Patti's answer was always, YES!, spoken with confidence and conviction; she knew His promises to be true. Her faith was simple, steady, and sure—not because life was easy, but because Christ was faithful. She knew the Savior who walked with her through hardship, comforted her through loss, filled her with laughter even when her heart was heavy, and offered grace upon grace for every chapter of her story.

Though she is no longer bound by the frailties of this world, her hope and faith remain alive in us. And we rejoice knowing she is now reunited with her beloved husband, her two sons, her sisters, her parents, and countless dear ones who trusted the same Redeemer.

Well-meaning gifts of flowers, food and sympathy cards are discouraged. The family suggests the most meaningful expression of love and support would be a gift to Holy Word Lutheran Church (www.holyword.net) in the name of Patti Reed Moore.