Pat was born on November 9, 1925, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Givens and Mabel Brown Clindining of the Floyd and Merit communities. Pat graduated from Greenville High School in 1943 and was a member of the Greenville Flaming Flashes. Pat attended Texas State College for Women in Denton for two years.
Pat married Ernest Staples of the Army Air Force stationed at Majors Field on February 2, 1945, in Greenville, Texas. After serving in the service for three years, Pat and Ernest moved to Dallas where Ernest worked for an engineering firm for twenty years. Later, they moved to Richardson and became active in many endeavors watching Richardson grow. Along with five other couples from Greenville's Kavanaugh United Methodist Church, they were active charter members of Spring Valley Methodist Church.
In 1966, Pat and Ernest moved back to Greenville and joined a family business later known as Reed and Staples Furniture and GE Appliances. They became active members of Wesley Methodist Church. After retiring in 1978, Pat and Ernest enjoyed traveling all over the world, son Ernie working for Braniff making it possible.
When Ernest passed away in 1986, Pat began an active and successful business doing estate sales which lasted for thirty-three years. She enjoyed working with her clients and meeting new people and making new friends.
Pat was a collector of antiques, loved golfing at Webb Hill Country Club, where she was a founding member, and enjoyed her weekly bridge clubs. Pat was an active member of Altrusa (a local woman's social club), City Federation, Dirt Daubers Garden Club, and Rejebian Book Club. Pat served on Clean Greenville Board for four years and Sub-standard Housing Committee for four years.
Pat was always grateful for her many wonderful friends and classmates she had throughout her life and the many wonderful reunions and travels they were able to enjoy together.
Pat is survived by her son-in-law, Roger Lowery of Tyler, Texas; granddaughter, Allison Davidson of Belleair, Florida; grandson, Drew Lowery and wife, Laurie of Richmond, Texas; great-grandchildren, Caroline Davidson, Claire Davidson, Luke Lowery and Peyton Lowery; half-sister, Diane Bloyed and family of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and niece, Vickie Cantwell and family of Plano, Texas.
Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Staples; son, Ernie Staples; daughter, Gay Staples Lowery; sister, Bobbie Dees; loving mother, Mabel; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Banks, James Horan, Scott Holey, Johnny Jackson, John Foote, Ralph Hawkins, Jim Morris, Joe Leonard, Dan Petty, Charles Ranly, Mitchell Smithey and Dr. John T. Tate.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Wesley United Methodist Church: 1200 Joe Ramsey Blvd E, Greenville, TX 75402 or St. Jude Children's Hospital: P.O. Box 58, Memphis, TN 38101
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Ralph Hawkins
Greenville, TX Tuesday, August 8, 2023 When we moved to Greenville in 1980, Patsy was our neighbor across the street. We became friends and she was a wonderful person. Very kind to my wife who was new to this country. Her dog Buster used to stay with us when she was out of town. I was honored to asked to be a pallbearer at her funeral but had previously scheduled surgery that day. Our condolences to her family. She will be missed.Joey Newberry
Dallas, TX Monday, August 7, 2023 Miss Patsy was introduced me by Jan Brookshire. Turned out, being that I was raised in Wesley Methodist, we had much in common, and mutual acquaintances. Pat was a delightful woman who lived a full, vibrant life. She touched many others with her grace and southern charm. We should all be so lucky to live a life such as hers! She will be missed.Mj Dinnis
Greenville, TX Sunday, August 6, 2023 It was an honor and privilege to get to know Pat, even though it was just for a short time I love to visit her, and even though she struggled with some major health issues, she always was smiling and cheerful. I’m thankful that she is with her Lord and Savior right now, and I look forward to seeing her once again