Patricia Carol Schwartinsky-Ballard, 71, of Waco passed away February 7, 2015.
Funeral Services: 10AM Wednesday, February 11th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Tuesday, February 10th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Pat was born October 12, 1943, the second of four children to Graden A. Schwartinsky and Jimia Lee Walter Schwartinsky (later Jimia Lee Wallace). Pat graduated from Lorena High School with honors and attended Texas Women’s University in Denton. Pat Retired from the Texas Department of Human Services. She was a member of the New Harvest Fellowship in Elm Mott, Texas.
Pat was a “princess”, intelligent, witty, creative, and beautiful. She was a city girl born in the country. Pat was athletic, a great cook, and an avid gardener always having too many plants everywhere inside and out. She loved boating, skiing, fishing and was an excellent marksman with a rifle. Pat was a devoted mother and grandmother, a wise and playful aunt, a loving sister, a fun cousin, and faithful friend. All who knew her were blessed. The light of God shined through her eyes when she smiled. She will be greatly missed.
Pat was preceded in death by maternal grandparents James F. Walter and Ollie Mitchell Walter; and paternal grandparents Gustav Frank Schwartinsky and Mary Schwartinksy (Grossmama and Grosspapa).
She is survived by one son, Terry Holder of Elm Mott, Texas; two grandsons, Patrick Holder and wife Jacquline of Georgia, and Jeremy Holder of Ft. Bliss, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Cassidy Holder McGehee and husband Justin McGehee of Lampasas, Texas; two Great-granddaughters, Haiden and Kendall McGehee of Lampasas, Texas; great-grandson, Landyn Holder of Georgia; two brothers, Alois Gene (Bubba) Schwartinsky of Liberty Hill, Texas and Ronald Schwartinsky of Waco, Tx; sister, Darlene Vise and husband Ted Vise of Elm Mott, Texas; six nephews, four nieces, six great-nephews, seven great-nieces, two great-great nieces and two (twin) great-great nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Special thanks to Bluebonnet Health Services/Hospice nurses and staff, especially Paula Frost, R.N., they are much more than nurses; and to Janice and Brittany Reynolds who helped stand watch in the “midnight hour;” And to Bruce Petty for his strong, gentle arm to help lift whatever she needed moved; and Sue Arnett for the many prayers and timely coffee breaks.
Memorials may be sent to New Harvest Fellowship, P O Box 446, Elm Mott, Texas 76640, Note: Pat’s Library & Pantry Project.
Contact Information:
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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To Pat’s Family,
Please know that my prayers are with you all in this time of deep sorrow. May God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding and may you find much comfort in all your sweet memories.
Cynthia Redding Lawson
Robinson, TX
Bubba Ronnie and Darlne I just want to say I’m so sorry for theThe loss of your beautiful sister and my niece.i’m sorry to say I am not going to be able to make this trip but I want you to know that you’re in my prayers you’re in my heart and I love all of y’all Virginia
Sorry for your loss. May God be with all the family and friends during this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
You have my prayers in this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.
Condolences to all the family and friends on the loss of Pat
Dear Alois, I am stunned and dismayed to learn of Patsy’s passing. It doesn’t seem possible that a vibrant personality like hers has left this world. I cherish the memories I have of her. Please express my condolences to all your family members and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you learn to live without her. God bless and keep you and give you strength.
We are very saddened to learn of the loss of Pat. She was a friend & classmate at Lorena High. We send our condolences to all of her family at this sad time.
we are so sorry for your loss and know that Pat will be greatly missed by all her family members and friends. Pat was my cousin and we had a great childhood with lots of great memories. Prayers and hugs to Bubba,Ronnie and Darlene. We love you all.
So sad to hear of the passing of one of our friends and classmates from Lorena High School. Great memories were made at that school, especially during football season when we were majorettes together. The world has lost a beautiful lady but Heaven gained a beautiful and precious angel. Prayers are with Alois, Ronnie, Darlene and all the family at this time.
How grieved and tragic that we must lose our family members. Patsy and I were children together. My Mother took me to her home many times. Pat and I were cousins. What a lovely woman she became! Sending comforting thoughts and prayers to all her family and friends.
To the entire family of a dear friend and high school mate at Lorena High School from 1968 to 1962 I express my sincere condolences. Patsy was a great friend, student, athlete, and a person with a great and positive personality. This world has lost a great person. May she rest in peace.