Patricia Ann Holmes
1942-2018
Patricia Ann (Patterson) Holmes was born on June 28, 1942 in Compton, Calif., the daughter of Ivan and Pauline Patterson. She passed unexpectedly on October 11, 2018 at the age of 76. Patricia was raised in Andrews, Texas, where she graduated high school in 1959. She continued her education at Central State University (UCO), where she earned her B.S. in Education in 1972, certification in Vocational Home Economics in 1974 from Oklahoma State University, her first Master's degree in Education from UCO in 1978, and at the age of 53, a second Master's degree in Nutrition/ Food Management from UCO in 1995.
Patricia's working years were dedicated to teaching high school Vocational Home Economics at Dover High School in Dover, Okla., and as an adjunct professor at UCO, Rose State College and Oklahoma City Community College. She also served as Nutrition Vocational Technical supervisor for southwest Oklahoma and lastly as a Registered Dietician Consultant.
She was a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She was a member and regular attendee at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City. She craved continuous learning and enjoyed carrying her newfound knowledge into her daily life through activities such as gardening and quilting; she was a Master Gardener and quilted blankets for Crossings Community Church outreach ministry.
Patricia married David Yadon following high school graduation and the couple moved to Oklahoma to start their family and careers. David preceded her in death in 1974. She married again in 1986 to Philip Holmes of Edmond, Okla., where they resided until her passing. Patricia was also preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Rebecca Jane Rising. Patricia is survived by her husband, Philip Holmes of Edmond, Okla., her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Linda Patterson of Andrews, Texas, her sisters, Elaine Patterson and Madeleine Baker both of Galveston, Texas, her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and David Rising of Guthrie, Okla., her son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kelli Yadon of Guthrie, Okla., grandchildren Bradley Rising of Edmond, Okla., Joshua Rising of Guthrie, Okla., Aurica Rising of Weatherford, Okla. and Jackson Yadon of Guthrie, Okla. Additional survivors include numerous nieces and nephews throughout west Texas.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Matthews Funeral Home, 601 South Kelly, Edmond, Oklahoma from 2-4 p.m. A memorial service will also be conducted at Matthews Funeral Home on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.