Patricia Ann Mayes Whittington, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, entered her Heavenly Home on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Houston, Texas. She was born July 18, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Guy Mayes and Helen Brock Mayes. She enjoyed the fact that she shared the same birthday as her father, having been born on his 30th birthday.
Trisha was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years - William Whittington, by her son Russell Greiger, step-children: Larry Whittington, David Whittington, Kenneth Whittington, and Elizabeth Dixon; grandchildren Amanda Combs and Donnie Whittington, her sister Anita Vaughn, sister-in-law Gladys Mayes, and by her parents Guy Mayes and Helen & Ken Watanabe.
She is survived by her son, Curtis Whittington of Dickinson, brother Larry Mayes of Dickinson, and brother-in-law Sidney Vaughn of South Houston. Trisha is also survived by her grandchildren David Dickson, William Dickson, Jessie Whittington, and Wayne Whittington, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
Patricia was known as “Pat” to some and “Trisha” to others; she knew how you knew her by which of her names you used.
She was known for her love of the Lord and her family.
She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in League City, was active in TOPS, and was a long-time sales representative of Watkins Products.
She and William were well-known in the beekeeper community for the honey produced at Whittington Bee Farm.
She was shy, but always had a smile for those around her.
A visitation for Patricia will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. A committal service will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patricia's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.
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