A life-long resident of Houston and long-time elementary school teacher for HISD often teaching children of former students. She exemplified the heart of service and was a valued member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lyle Patterson; her brother, Robert Knox; her parents, Oran and Ariel Knox. She is survived by her niece, Kara Klousnitzer and her husband Gary; great niece, Rachel Klousnitzer; great niece, Amanda Klousnitzer-Hutchens and her husband, Jack and their daughter, Harriet; sister-in-law, Betty Knox; nephew, Robert Knox, Jr. as well as other loving family members and countless friends.
Burial is private.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Stephen’s Methodist Church, 2003 West 43rd Street, Houston, TX 77018 (www.stshtx.org) on May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am. Masks and social distancing will be enforced for in-person attendees. The service will also be live-streamed on the church's YouTube Channel, YouTube.com/stshtx. Any flowers should be sent directly to the church.
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