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Patsy Blake

July 28, 1933 - April 23, 2012
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 4/28, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 4/27, 9:21 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Patsy F. Blake, 78, of Midland passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, at Midland Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at Fairmont Park Church of Christ, with Scott Sheppard officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday evening at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.Pat was born July 28, 1933 in Coleman, Texas to Joe and Lila Gunn. She attended Blanket High School, where she enjoyed cheerleading, playing basketball, and hanging out with friends. On May 9, 1954, she married her best friend, James Blake of Brownwood, Texas. They celebrated 56 years of marriage at the time of James' death in 2011. They lived in Forsan, Ackerly, Seminole, New Home, and Midland Texas where James was a coach, teacher, principal, and superintendent in a 45 year career in public education. Pat worked as a secretary and teacher's aide during that time.Pat was a wonderful Christian woman who dedicated her life to honoring her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Fairmont Park Church of Christ. Pat was a friend to all and never knew a stranger. She was also a doting Nana to Jordan and Joel Blake and Mckenzi and Megan Maynard. You could always find Pat at any sporting event her grand kids were involved in, even going to college games to watch her grandchildren. Pat loved shopping, eating out, playing cards, playing dominoes, working crossword puzzles, and her new favorite was playing bingo. Most recent, Wednesday's were her favorite day of the week as she had a standing lunch date with her granddaughters, Mckenzi and Megan Maynard. She also loved to vacation with her family visiting such places as Florida, Hawaii, California, Virginia, South Carolina, and Missouri just to name a few.The family would like to thank the staff and care givers at Saddleridge Assisted Living Facility, Hospice of Midland, and the doctors and staff at Midland Memorial Hospital for their compassion and excellent care of Pat.She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She left an indelible print on our hearts and our lives that will never be forgotten.Survivors include son Scott Blake and wife Sara of Magnolia, Texas; daughter Mitzi Maynard and husband Mark of Midland; grandsons, Jordan Blake and wife Ashley of Plano and Joel Blake and wife Kendra of the Woodlands; two granddaughters, Mckenzi and Megan Maynard of Midland.She was preceded in death by husband, James Blake, brother Bill Gun, and parents Lila and Joe Gunn.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the building fund at Fairmont Park Church of Christ, 3813 N. Midland Dr., Midland, Texas 79707 or Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver Dr., Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Saturday 4/28, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Friday 4/27, 9:21 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map

Patsy F. Blake, 78, of Midland passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, at Midland Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at Fairmont Park Church of Christ, with Scott Sheppard officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The family will receive friendsContinue Reading

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Jennifer Strahan Smith left a message on April 27, 2012:
Mitzi I was so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know you and your family are in my prayers! I think of you often. As close as we are we must get together soon! Much love! Jennifer
Rob and Kathy Luttrell left a message on April 26, 2012:
Kathy and I have many wonderful and happy memories of your mother and father. They were good friends and mentors to us (and to countless others to be sure). May you be comforted knowing your mother is reunited with your father and together they're in the presence of the Lord. "Precious memories, how they linger"......... Rob and Kathy Luttrell
Julius Harris left a message on April 26, 2012:
May the loving memories that were created help you through this time of sorrow.
Bob Marshall left a message on April 26, 2012:
To the Blake family; I introduced your mom and dad on a blind date in 1952 at old Daniel Baker College, along with your uncle Bill Gunn and Gwynda . We all had a triple date that night and we all piled into the car togather and went to a movie. Your dad and I started school together in 1939. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bob and Peggy Marshall
CLEOLA Grigg Caldwell left a message on April 24, 2012:
Scotty and Mitzi and family..I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing.She suffered much,so it is God's blessing that he saw fit to take her in his loving arms.She is now with your Dad resting in peace.I have a lot of good memories of you and your Mom & Dad...Know that you are in my thoughts and prayer..LOVE,Cleola...
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