Patricia Ann Souter

Patricia Ann Souter of Chappell Hill, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Pat was born February 18, 1937 in Greenville, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Malcolm Souter. Pat is survived by her sister, Emily Holaday and husband “B” Aubert Holaday, III of Friendswood, TX; Stepsister, JoAnn Box and husband Thomas of Cleveland, MS; Nephew, Walter Holaday and wife Vicki of Houston, TX; Niece, Melissa Cassel and husband James of Spring, TX; Nephew, Patrick Holaday of Friendswood, TX, as well as numerous grand nieces and nephews. Pat graduated from Cleveland High School, Cleveland, MS in 1955 and from Mississippi State College for Women (now Mississippi University for Women) in Columbus, MS in 1958 with a B.S. Degree in Business Education. She was a longtime employee of Exxon Company, USA/Friendswood Development Company where she served as assistant to the president. Pat retired in 1994 and moved to Chappell Hill, TX. She was a member of Chappell Hill United Methodist Church where she served on the Church Council as the Membership Secretary and leader of the Prayer Chain. Pat was also a member of the United Methodist Women. She was the Secretary, Treasurer of Chappell Hill Water Supply Corp. Pat was an active member of the Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce where she received the prestigious “Woman of the Year” award in 2008. She was an active member in the Chappell Hill Historical Society, and “The Wild Flower Sisterhood”, a local welcoming organization. Ms. Souter was a charter member of The Society of Decorative Painters where she served as National Secretary in 1980. Pat had the heart of a servant. She was always there in time of need with a kind word and good food. She loved her pets, they were her children. No strays went hungry if Pat was near. She was an ardent gardener and loved to feed the wild birds. She had a passion for antiquing with her friends and loved her little red house in Chappell Hill. A Memorial Service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held Monday, May 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Chappell Hill United Methodist Church, 5195 Church Street, Chappell Hill, TX 77426 with The Reverend Paula Behrens officiating. In lieu of flowers donations in Pat’s memory may be made to Chappell Hill United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 285, Chappell Hill, TX 77426, Chappell Hill Historical Society, 9220 Poplar, Chappell Hill, TX 77426 or True Blue Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 1107, Brenham, TX 77834 or www.t-bar.org. Please go to www.DettlingFuneral.com to leave online tributes.

Patricia Ann Souter

February 18, 2010 - April 27, 2010