Patricia “Pat” Earley
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On January 27, 2022 @ 2:32 pm In Obituaries | 26 Comments
Patricia “Pat” Earley, 76, of Waco, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimers.
Pat was the middle child of three, born August 23, 1945 in Athens, Texas to Benjamin and Sibyl Everett. After graduating from Athens High School in 1963, she worked as a telephone operator. It was during this time that she met her husband Marlin.
To all who knew her, the consensus was clear; Pat knew how to have fun and how to love big. Even as her disease stole her ability to do so many of the things she loved to do; including decorating, gardening, shopping, and entertaining, it was never able to steal her desire to show those around her that she loved them or her ability to make someone smile. She dedicated her life to the people she loved, most of all her family. Always quick to love others, and somehow quicker with a joke, she was the life of any get together. Her warm smile, big hugs, and indomitable spirit will be forever missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Bonnie King; and her brother, Larry Everett.
She is survived by her husband Marlin, of 57 years, who had these perfect words to say upon her passing: “My beautiful wife, Patricia Ann, has passed into God’s heavenly arms. Our long 8 year journey, together with family, dealing with the ravages of Alzheimers is finished. Her beautiful smile, her happy, fun and loving spirit that endeared her to so many, are now one with her again”. She is also survived by her daughter Marlina Washington, and husband Lee; grandchildren, Jordan Corley and husband Clint of Austin; Dylan and Laura Lee Washington of Waco, and Thalen Washington of Utah.
The family would like to thank the hospice team at Bluebonnet for their exceptional care of Pat in her final days and the staff at Heartis for their compassion for our entire family.
Thoughts and memories may be shared @ www.lakeshorefh.com
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Thank you for your sweet words. Thankful she had such sweet friends!
Marlina and Mr. Earley,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Earley. I have so many childhood memories of growing up in Timbercrest as neighbors. I know this journey has been difficult and I pray God’s blessings on you and your family.
Darel, thank you for your sweet words. I have so many memories of being neighbors in Timbercrest, too! Hope you are doing well.
Marlina
Marlin our deepest condolences to you and the family. God Bless this family.
Your next door neighbors,
The Hunt’s
Jerrie Green Bryant
Prayers and sympathy for your family Marlena. I was in the women’s sorority Beta Sigma Phi with Pat several years . Such a sweet, beautiful person inside and out. I have always remembered her beautiful eyes and smile.
Jerrie thank you for your sweet words about my mom! Hope you are doing well.
Marlina
Marlina and Mr Early, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was a beautiful woman inside and out and I felt her kindness and felt so welcome at your home in Timbercrest coming over to play with Marlina and we always had Mr Earlys awesome chalupas. She will be missed. May God provide you all with peace and support.
Sheila this is great! They are called “Poppy’s chalupas” now! My kids all loved seeing that those chalupas have been famous for so long! 😉 We appreciate your sweet words about my mom. Hope you are doing well.
Marlina
May the Lord bless and give strength to Marlin, Marlena, & other family & friends during this time of loss.
Pat is remembered with fondness from BSP sorority days—she was always smiling & lifting others up.
Dana,
Thank you so much for the sweet words about my mom. Hope you are doing well.
Marlina
Marlin & Marlina,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Pat. She was a beautiful soul inside and outside. We had some fun times. I’m praying for you both.
Love,
Marzie & Donna Hughlett
Marzie and Donna,
Thank you so much for the sweet words about my mom. I know she was always crazy about y’all!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Marlina
Our prayers go out to Pat’s family. She was on of the most beautiful ladies I had ever met… beautiful inside and out with a spirit that brought light to all she touched.
May she Rest In Peace.
Oh my sweet friend…. Thank you for those words about my mom. It was such a treat to see you. Love and miss you always!
Marlina
I send my deepest condolences. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to meet and care for her. She was a beautiful person and the sweetest.
Chastity,
Thank you for those sweet words about my mom. We are forever grateful to you for the care you gave my mom. Hope you are doing well.
Marlina
Marlin, we are so sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. May the love of God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Sweet Marlinna and family: I’m so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. May all your precious memories bring you comfort in the coming days. Love you, friend!
Pam,
Thank you so much for your sweet words. I love and miss you, friend! Hope you are doing well.
Marlina
Marlina, Marlin & family, Pat was such a joy to be around. Her contagious smile and fun loving attitude could make any an everyone smile. Praying that you find comfort that she is at home at Heaven and that the wonderful memories you shared will carry you through. Love, hugs and prayers.
Debbie Wright-Hood & Family
Deb,
Thank you for your sweet words about my mom. She was always crazy about you girls! Just like I was. Love and miss you always!
Marlina
Marlina and family, keeping you in prayer on the loss of your sweet mom. She had a smile and laugh that will always be remembered. I think we laughed just to be laughing! She was the sweetest person who always thought of others. Love you forever!
Edna,
Thank you for your sweet words about my mom. She loved you like one of her own! Love and miss you ALWAYS!
Marlina
Our family has many fond memories of Pat when we were neighbors on Kingswood for many years. I can hear her laughing. She knew how to have fun! She was beautiful inside and out and had such a welcoming personality. My memories of her will remain in my heart for the rest of my life. She loved to decorate and garden and was always willing to share. I pray that Marlin and family will take comfort in knowing she was beloved by so many.
Hugs and prayers for comfort,
Sharlyn McMurray and family
Sharlyn,
No doubt some fun times were had with y’all being neighbors!! Thank you for your sweet words about her. We love and miss y’all always! Hope everyone is doing well.
Marlina
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Our sympathies to the family. Pat was a beautiful person, inside & out and we feel blessed to have had her for a close friend. She is missed. Rest In Peace dear Pat.