Patricia Ann Saunders, 73, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Garland, Texas. Patricia 'Pat' or 'Trish' was born February 4, 1946 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to George and Alma Moore. She graduated from Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in 1965. She went on to attend Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts in Chickasha, before moving to Oklahoma City, where she spent most of her life. She committed her professional and personal time to helping the visually impaired access resources to enable them to overcome daily obstacles. She worked as a receptionist both for the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and the Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns. She also worked as a communication specialist for the Oklahoma League for the Blind, and was a lifetime member of American Council of the Blind. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, LeRoy; her parents; and brother, Jimmy. She was survived by her daughter, Becky Wallace and husband Johnny of Louisville, Kentucky; step son, Franklin Saunders and wife Lynn of Shawnee, Oklahoma; sister, Bonnie Bachman and husband Dick of Richardson, Texas; nephew, Scott Bachman and wife Amanda of Plano, Texas; nephew, Brock Moore and wife Lori; and great-niece, Kinsey of Ninnekah, Oklahoma; and her beloved dog, “Popeye,” who brought her years of comfort and companionship. Patricia also left behind many other friends and family whom she cherished and loved. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, 16 January, at the Buchanan Funeral Service chapel, Oklahoma City.
Patricia Ann Saunders, 73, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Garland, Texas. Patricia 'Pat' or 'Trish' was born February 4, 1946 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to George and Alma Moore. She graduated from Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in 1965. She went on to attend Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts in Chickasha, before moving to Oklahoma City, where she spent most of her life. She committed her professional and personal time to helping the visually impaired access resources to enable them to overcome daily obstacles. She worked as a receptionist both for the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and the Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns. She also worked as a communication specialist for the Oklahoma League for the Blind, and was a lifetime member of American Council of the Blind. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, LeRoy; her parents; and brother, Jimmy. She was survived by her daughter, Becky Wallace and husband Johnny of Louisville, Kentucky; step son, Franklin Saunders and wife Lynn of Shawnee, Oklahoma; sister, Bonnie Bachman and husband Dick of Richardson, Texas; nephew, Scott Bachman and wife Amanda of Plano, Texas; nephew, Brock Moore and wife Lori; and great-niece, Kinsey of Ninnekah, Oklahoma; and her beloved dog, “Popeye,” who brought her years of comfort and companionship. Patricia also left behind many other friends and family whom she cherished and loved. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, 16 January, at the Buchanan Funeral Service chapel, Oklahoma City.
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