Cecile Frances Kenny Pate, age 80, of Austin died peacefully on December 14, 2010. She was born on August 23, 1930 in Cicero, Illinois to William and Mary Ann Kenny. Frances met Grover Roy Pate, Jr. while he studied for an MBA at Northwestern University. They married on March 24, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas and were married 54 years until his death in 2007.
Frances graduated from St. Edwards University in Austin, an accomplishment of which she was very proud. She and her family lived in many cities throughout the years, traveling for Roy’s job as a landman with Conoco, Inc. Frances was a successful real estate broker in Fort Bend County, Texas. Frances and Roy retired to a home on Lake Travis. She was an accomplished artist with a great sense of color and decoration. She had a personal flair which showed in her attire and in the beautiful homes she created in each city. Outgoing and friendly, Frances made life-long friends at each of their stops. She treasured her family and many friends. After the death of a sister, Frances was mom to her beloved niece JoAnn. She was very active in St. Paul the Apostle Church and several social groups in Marble Falls, Texas.
Frances is survived by her daughter Lauren Lehmann of Troutville, Virginia, and her son Stewart Pate and his wife Gaye Holden Pate of Austin, Texas; her grandchildren Meredith and Peter Lehmann of Troutville, Virginia; Andrew, Patrick, and Callie Pate of Austin, Texas; niece JoAnn Rose and husband Tom Rose; great nieces Katy and Amy Rose of Katy, Texas.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, brother and husband. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78759, or online at www.hospiceaustin.org Funeral services will be entrusted to Clements Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls, Texas. Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com
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