Patricia Hicks Lemmons

Born in Houston in 1929, Patty committed her life to Christ at Houston’s First Baptist Church as a child, and faithfully served the church ever since. She received a bachelor’s degree from Rice University, and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Houston. After dating Mel, the love of her life for 17 years, they tied the knot in 1969. Prior to raising her children she served as the librarian at St. John’s School. Patty retired from the classroom after teaching for 35 years, finishing up her tenure as a kindergarten teacher at Northwest Academy. Her love of teaching the little ones lead her to write many children’s stories and poems as a hobby, and to teach Sunday school classes at her church for decades.

Patty was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, in-law, daughter, sister, and friend. She always made sure that family gatherings happened, that brides had wedding showers, that birthdays were celebrated, and that anybody in need of help and prayer received both in abundance.

Most of all Patty was a faithful servant of Christ. For over 30 years, she could be found every Thursday at the Faith Center mission, feeding the hungry with both food and God’s Holy Word. She continually blessed her family and friends with prayer, thoughtfulness, and generosity.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin Lemmons & 2 children: Kristen Berglund & Mark Lemmons; 6 grandchildren: Spencer, Claire & Lilly Berglund; Daley, Jacob & Greenley Lemmons along with many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives & friends.

Memorial gifts may be made to Blessing Ministry to Ukraine, P.O. Box 1944, Stafford, TX 77497-1944, or the Faith Center Mission through First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77024

Visitation will be held at Forest Park on Westheimer on July 17 from 6 - 9 PM. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at Houston’s First Baptist Church on July 18 at 1 PM.