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Patricia Darsey Blanton departed this life on July 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born February 13, 1944 in El Campo, Texas to Keneth and Helen Darsey.
She was preceded in death by her parents Keneth and Helen Geisendorff Darsey, her son, Keith McMillan, her brothers, Jake Darsey, Herbert Darsey, Julian Darsey, Louis Darsey, Douglas Miller, and Archie Van Ness.
She lived life to its fullest, always being the center of the room. She loved her family. Was as tough as her brothers, worked hard, but was still one of the most beautiful women around.
She leaves behind her husband, Robert Eugene Blanton, two sons, Cecil "Bo" McMillan (Silvia), and Jeff Blanton, and a daughter, Ruby Sundquist (Terry), six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is remembered as a strong and fun-loving woman, before suffering a debilitating stroke in 2014.
Special thanks to STAT Home Heath and St. Joseph’s Hospice, health care providers, nurses, aides and caregivers, including Crystal Maxey (Visiting Angels), Anna Wallace, and LeNora Goodman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the charity of your choice.
A Visitation will be held from 12:00PM- 2:00PM, Saturday July 11, 2026, at Pace Funeral Home with a Celebration Of Life to begin at 2:00PM with Brother Mike Loftin officiating.
A Gathering is to follow after the service to share a meal and memories of Pat, at the Cedar Point Club House at 834 Cedar Point Dr, Livingston, TX 77351.
Please leave online condolences at www.pacefuneral.com
She was born February 13, 1944 in El Campo, Texas to Keneth and Helen Darsey.
She was preceded in death by her parents Keneth and Helen Geisendorff Darsey, her son, Keith McMillan, her brothers, Jake Darsey, Herbert Darsey, Julian Darsey, Louis Darsey, Douglas Miller, and Archie Van Ness.
She lived life to its fullest, always being the center of the room. She loved her family. Was as tough as her brothers, worked hard, but was still one of the most beautiful women around.
She leaves behind her husband, Robert Eugene Blanton, two sons, Cecil "Bo" McMillan (Silvia), and Jeff Blanton, and a daughter, Ruby Sundquist (Terry), six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is remembered as a strong and fun-loving woman, before suffering a debilitating stroke in 2014.
Special thanks to STAT Home Heath and St. Joseph’s Hospice, health care providers, nurses, aides and caregivers, including Crystal Maxey (Visiting Angels), Anna Wallace, and LeNora Goodman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the charity of your choice.
A Visitation will be held from 12:00PM- 2:00PM, Saturday July 11, 2026, at Pace Funeral Home with a Celebration Of Life to begin at 2:00PM with Brother Mike Loftin officiating.
A Gathering is to follow after the service to share a meal and memories of Pat, at the Cedar Point Club House at 834 Cedar Point Dr, Livingston, TX 77351.
Please leave online condolences at www.pacefuneral.com