November 21, 1935 – August 12, 2022
Today it is our honor to tell you about the life of Patricia Box Davis. She was born in Erath County, Texas on November 21, 1935, and passed away August 12, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. She had a sister Linda who was born 10 years later.
Patricia graduated from Kingsville High School and she received degrees in Industrial Arts, and Home Economics from Texas A&I University.
She married the love of her life, Charles Duncan Hill, Jr. when she was 18 years old. She had identical twin daughters two years later, Danna and Deborah, and a son Duncan, three years later.
Her husband died in a helicopter accident in Vietnam in his early thirties. Patricia remarried several years later to Bill Sanford. They divorced when Debbie and Danna left for college.
Patricia was a member of the Mormon Church and had a passion for Children’s Sunday School. She was previously a member of the Mormon Church in Rockport, Texas and had many close friends in that community. She also worked in advertising, real estate, and child welfare over the years.
One of the favorite things she did was have a grandchildren’s week every summer at her condo in Conroe, Texas. She would invite all the grandkids to come and stay with her. Everyone always had a great time.
Patricia married a wonderful man in 1982, Fred Davis. He was a great friend and caretaker, and a wonderful addition to the family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Hill, and her daughter Deborah Hill-Smith.
Survivors include her children, Danna Hill Sharpe and Charles Duncan Hill (wife Darla) as well as grandchildren, Robert (wife Kristen) Sara Sharpe, Nina, Chrissy and Arthur Hill.
Davis family members Freddie, Lynn, Miranda, Robert and Susan. Linda Box, In-laws Pat Kempe and Madge Terhune.
Patricia will be missed by many people, including the wonderful people that took care of her in the Golden Acres Nursing Home in Dallas, Texas. She will be fondly missed and remembered by all of us.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am, August 27, 2022, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1071 E Lake Highlands Dr., Dallas, Texas. Graveside services will follow at 2pm, August 27, 2022, at Live Oak Cemetery in Dublin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Patricia's church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10701 Lake Highlands Dr., Dallas, TX 75218.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sparkmanrichardson.com for the Davis family.
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