Patty was born on May 14, 1950 in Houston, Texas to William Burch Thomas and Edith Bean Thomas. She graduated from Lamar High School and from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. In 1975 she married Donald Scott Thomas, II of Austin, Texas and they raised three sons, Scott, Christopher, and Trevor. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Donny, Remy, Mizuki, and Ibuki.
Patty was known for her sense of adventure and tremendous love of holidays. She was a member of numerous organizations, including the Junior League of Austin and her neighborhood “sewing club.” Patty was also a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church.
A visitation will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home, 5416 Parkcrest Drive, Austin, Texas 78731.
A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, to be followed by a burial at Austin Memorial Park and a reception at nearby Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home.