Lady Patricia F. Okon of McKinney passed away on March 10, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born on November 7, 1934 in Mbiaya-Uruan, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Lady Patricia married the late Knight Fabian E. Okon on December 26, 1954, and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage before his passing in 2003. She was a devoted member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Uyo, Nigeria, and St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in McKinney, Texas.
Lady Patricia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She loved her Catholic faith and was a prayer warrior.
Mama loved fashion and was a fashionista in her own right.
Mother, Mama, Ediye Mma (Beautiful Woman) as she was fondly called by so many is survived by six children, one brother, nine grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, God children, friends, and so many adopted sons and daughters.
Ediye Mma, rest in peace.
A funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in McKinney, Texas. Friends are invited to a visitation at 11:00 a.m. and a rosary service at 11:30 a.m. at the church.