Patricia Ann Herbeck-Nichols

Patricia Herbeck-Nichols left this world to join her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2024. She was born January 21, 1937 in Palestine, TX to Clyde and Ellie Barnhart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Nichols, grandson, Dakota Ryan Herbeck and best friend, Barbara Holloway as well as other friends and family members.

She is survived by son, William David Herbeck and wife Georgia; daughter, Cara Lee Herbeck; daughter, Holly Ann Dunn and husband Kevin; grandchildren Shelby Herbeck, Kayla Grigsby Johnston, Alisyn Perry Hendrickson and Dani Rose Perry Schmidt as well as great grandchildren Khoury, Kallie, Averie and Aurora.

She is also survived by sister-in-law Huberta Nichols; step-children Deanna Greenwood and husband, Dan and children David, Morgan and Matthew; Michael Nichols and wife, Julie and children Ethan and India; and Penny Grossman and husband, Jamie and children Gavin and Jaxon; and also the extended family of Jim and Barbara Holloway; and faithful pets, Fancy, Bella and Jazz.

Patricia first accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1949 at the First Baptist Church in Palestine, TX when she was 12 years old and she was baptized that same evening. She recalled that her mother had made her a daffodil yellow dress and she wore red shoes and carried a red purse for the occasion, which she said would be a huge fashion faux pas today. Mom later joined First Baptist Church - Pasadena and in March 2010, during a church trip to Israel, was baptized again in the Jordan River.

During her tenure at the Upjohn Company, Dow, Becon Construction Company, R.T. Willis Law Firm and San Jacinto College Central, Pat made many long and lasting friendships.

Pat always made others feel welcomed and accepted. She greeted everyone with her bright smile and a warm hug. To know her was to know love.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

A memorial service for Patricia will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church Pasadena, 7500 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 am.