Patricia “Pat” Garner Yates
Patricia (Pat) Garner Yates, lifelong resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She was one of the sweetest and kindest individuals that you could meet and never met a stranger.
Patricia was born in Galveston, Texas on January 14, 1934, to Phillipine and Andrew Garner and was a graduate of Dickinson High School. Pat was an x-ray technician at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Galveston in her early twenty’s and went on to have several fruitful careers over her lifetime. She owned a pet store, flower shop and balloon shop, worked for WCID #1 in Dickinson for several years, and sold real estate in the area for over 15 years. Pat loved watching birds, and baking cookies for everyone during Christmas time. She has been a lifelong Houston Rockets fan and never missed watching a game. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, putting puzzles together (especially if she got to put in the last piece), and arts and crafts. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family and grandchildren whom she loved more than anything in the world. She was a proud member of the Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Marion King. She is survived by her daughter, Miki Gillis, son-in-law, Tommy; her two loving grandchildren Tyler and Kacee Gillis; her sister Joyce Johnson; nieces Duffy Glazer, Shelley King, and Erin Roland; nephew Chris Johnson as well as many wonderful great nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Crowder Funeral home on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 5-8pm with a Rosary beginning at 7pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00am with interment following at Forest Park East Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to Shrine of the True Cross Catholic School.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We loved Miss Pat so much and will miss her tremendously!!
Miki,
Your mother was a wonderful person I loved. I always looked forward to sharing time with her at family gatherings and will miss her sweet spirit. My prayers are lifting you and your family for these difficult days.
“With Sympathy. Words can’t wipe away your tears. Hugs won’t ease your pain. But hold on to your memories. Forever they’ll remain.”
The loss of a loved one is so hard to bear. Our heavenly father lovingly reminds us that he ” is close to the brokenhearted “.(Ps34:18 ) He also gives the assurance that he will resurrect our dear loved ones back to life, as Jesus did his friend Lazarus.( Acts24:15) May these promises bring you comfort and give you hope for the future .
Pat was such an amazing wonderful woman. What a smile!!! She was always taking care of everyone and making sure everything was ok. She will be missed so much. Miki my prayers go out to you and your family. Your Mom will be forever be in your heart and soul. God has a beautiful angel by his side. May you RIP Pat.
Love you
Miki,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I smile remembering your stories of your mom and I know she will be missed. I know your heart is sad but know that God has a plan and it is glorious.
Miki, I will always remember your sweet mom my days as a child at True Cross School. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs!!!
Miki and Family,
We have lost the most beautiful flower in God’s earthly garden. She now shares in the beatific vision along with the angels and the saints.
I will miss seeing her, but will see her in heaven when I get there.
Love you all…with sincere sympathy
Pat was such a wonderful lady, so sweet and kind to everyone. I haven’t seen her in many years but think of her often.
Sorry I was not able to come for funeral
Would have liked to reunite with you all. May Pat rest in peace. It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one. God give you strength and courage at this sad time. Hi Ann Strong Ware, 5001 Woodrow, Gal Tx 77551. 409 4572799
Miki and family,
We just learned of Grandma Pat’s passing and are heartbroken. May she rest in the peace of Christ. We love you all, and especially that special woman. Our prayers are with you.
May Jehovah, the God of all comfort, strengthen you and your family during this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4; Psalm 83:18). Soon, God will authorize his beloved son, Jesus Christ, to resurrect all those in the memorial tombs to life again on a peaceful new world. John 5:27-29; Psalm 37:10, 11, 29 (jw.org)