Mrs. Patricia Ann Blake, age 75, of Appleby, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Palestine, Texas.
Mrs. Blake was born Nov. 8, 1937, in Gladewater. She grew up in the Houston area and had lived there for many years. She and John T. Blake Jr. were married Jan. 17, 1956, and have lived in Appleby for the past several years. She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed Bible studies and activities.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John T. Blake Jr. of Appleby; sons and daughters-in-law, John T. Blake III and Deborah Ann Blake of Katy, Richard “Bubba Blake and wife Connie of Richmond, and Bennett Donald Blake and William Daniel “Danny” Blake and wife Gemi , all of Katy; grandchildren, John T. Blake IV and wife Tonie, Taylor M. Blake, and Shawn M. Blake, all of Katy, Jacob Blake of Houston, Joseph Blake and wife Erin of Katy, Sarah Blake of Richmond, Christopher Donald Blake, Tiffany Nicole Blake, and Kayla D. Blake, all of Katy; brother, William “Bill” Hurley and wife Yvette of Temple; nephews, Charlie Hurley, and Billy Hurley.
Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Bethel Baptist Church, located at 429 Happy Land Road in Appleby, with Pastor Steve Ewton officating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.
Memorial contributions may be offered at Bethel Baptist Church, 429 Happy Land Road, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online condolences and memories accepted at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
