Pattie was born January 17,1962, in Beaumont, TX, to Patrick and Jean (Edelson) Lockwood.
Pattie attended South Park High School Class of 1980. She was a very proud “Greenie” and marched in the Mighty Greenie Marching Band. She had a passion for languages, German being her favorite. She always dreamed of being a language interpreter for the United Nations. She was a member of Texas Association of German Students (TAGS) and also took French classes.
She received a bachelor’s degree in Communications Disorders from Lamar University in 1996 and worked as a special education teacher for Port Arthur Independent School District for 18 years before some health issues forced her to medically retire.
Pattie loved music; her very favorite artist and childhood crush was Donnie Osmond and had a passion for books and loved to read. Her favorite author was Patricia Cornwell. Her favorite movie soundtrack was Jesus Christ Superstar. She always wanted to fly in an airplane and regretted never getting to do so. She was as loyal to the Dallas Cowboys as she was to her Greenies!
She had a quick wit, sharp tongue, and a brilliant mind. There are few people in this world stronger than Pattie!
Pattie was preceded in death by her mother, father, grandparents, daughter, Loretta Deanne Bamber, and two sons, Alex Bamber and Tristan Bamber. She is survived by her sisters Joy Lockwood and Julie Wall and husband Jerry, and brothers Patrick Lockwood and wife Melisa and Michael Ben Lockwood and wife Marisol; nieces and nephews, Lori Rose, Terry L. Rose II, Christi Giroir, Casi De LaTorre, Monica Roberson, Patrick Lockwood, Michael Lockwood, Noah Lockwood, and numerous greats, many, many cousins, and friends who loved her very dearly. She also left behind former sister-in-law Nancy Bell and sons, Adam, Joel, and Jon, and her sweet friend and roommate, Ms. Darla Vanderweg, and special #bffcousins Vickie Brignac and Andarina (Andi) Smith.
A Gathering of Friends and Family for Pattie will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703, followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:30 AM.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Bonnie Vie Nursing Home for their wonderful and loving care for Pattie, especially at the end.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the Lockwood family.
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