1937-2024

Shirley “Shirl” J. Wilson Patterson passed away March 14, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Shirley was born August 25, 1937 in Madisonville, Texas to Marvin Eugene Wilson and Thelma English Wilson. The family moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1941.

She was a 1955 graduate of Pasadena High School where she played clarinet in the concert band and was a majorette in the marching band. She was a student of piano for ten years and clarinet for two years. Shirley loved music and was surrounded by gospel and church music all her life. She loved the Lord, family, friends and life.

Shirley worked for C.E. Powitsky Co., Lane-Wells Co., and Clemtex, Ltd.

She retired after seventeen years at Texas Commerce Bank – Houston, now J.P.

Morgan Chase, where she was Assistant Vice-President and Trust Officer in the Corporate Trust Department.

Shirl was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kerrville, Texas, where she served as secretary of the Administrative Board and served on the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.

She was a member of the Workshop Group, the United Methodist Women and volunteered in the church office and library.

She attended Bible Study Fellowship for seven years and served on the Planning Team for Women’s Connection. Shirl was a member of Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas, where she volunteered to organize and conduct the youth tennis program. She was also a member of the Clear Lake Racquet club.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Abe Allan “Pat” Patterson of Kerrville; grandson, Cody Austin Cothran and wife, Lacy of Clear Lake, Texas; stepchildren, Kelly Gonzalez of Temecula, California, Debbie Gilbert (Mark) of Katy, Texas and Wendy Patterson of Amarillo, Texas.

Also, step-grandchildren, Brandon McClintock, Cody Kaufman, Chelsea Daugherty (Pete), Christine (Greg) White; stepgreat grandchildren, Malia and Isla McClintock; and great-grandchild, Layla.

She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Austin Cothran; her parents, Marvin and Thelma Wilson; and grandparents, Grady and Runie English.

A visitation was held Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Graveside service were 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Oxford Cemetery in Madisonville, Texas with Rev. John Onstott officiating.

Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.