Patricia Orr

Patricia was born in Hamilton, OH, June 26, 1929 to Melba and Frederick Stuckey.

She moved to Houston with her family in 1940, and in 1948 met her future husband Charles. They married on March 11, 1951. Patty worked over 30 years with HISD as the Principal’s secretary, primarily at Montgomery Elementary School. After retiring, she volunteered at West Houston Medical Center for several years.

Her childhood was greatly affected by the depression, where she learned the lifelong lessons of practicality and common sense. Her love of people was evident to the end. She was a great listener who was genuinely interested in everyone she met. Her advice and council was sought throughout her life by both family and friends. She was the centerpiece of the Orr family until her final days. The life lessons she taught will live on as they pass from her children, to her grandchildren, to her great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Pat is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles Orr; sister Karen Bauer; children Deborah Gouge and Ben Orr; grandchildren Becky Moffett, Vicky Gouge, Jennifer Gouge and Jimmy Gouge; great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services will be held Saturday, April 16 at 10AM, Earthman Hunters Creek Funeral Home, with internment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Patty would greatly appreciate a donation to Houston Hospice, who enabled her to pass from this life on her terms with dignity and grace.