Patricia Ann Thompson was born on July 20, 1946, in Shelbyville, Texas, to parents, Joe Neal McClelland and
Catherine Lister McClelland. She graduated from Fred Douglass High School in Jacksonville, TX class of 1964.
She attended Tyler Commercial College in Tyler, Texas and received her secretarial certification. Patricia's
first professional job was at Texas College in Tyler, TX where she worked in the business office. Later she was
employed by Tyler Independent School District (ISD) at Griffin Elementary as an attendance clerk. Patricia
transferred within Tyler ISD to work at John Tyler High School as an Attendance Clerk for several years and was
later promoted to the position of secretary to the principal. Patricia later returned to Griffin Elementary as the
school secretary. After more than 20 years of service she retired from Tyler ISD. Before and after her retirement
Patricia was an avid supporter of all John Tyler Sports. Patricia attended most sporting events and "coached,
cheered and officiated from the stands". While employed at Tyler ISD Patricia also worked for Foley's Department
Store and Kmart. Following her retirement from Tyler ISD Patricia worked for Compassionate Home Health.
After relocating to Killeen Patricia was an active member of the Killeen Schools Retirees Association.

Patricia was a devoted and loving mother. She married Harvey Thompson and the couple had two children
together Pamela & Bryant.

At an early age Patricia accepted Christ and joined Thompson Chapel CME church in Jacksonville, TX. After
moving to Tyler, Patricia became a faithful member of Miles Chapel CME church where she served as the
Secretary of the Stewardess Board and the Joshua Project. In these positions, she was known for bringing joy to
others by sending greeting cards for all occasions from both groups. She always checked on the sick and shut
in. Patricia often worked in the church kitchen helping with various events and serving the needy through the
Joshua Project on the 3rd Friday of each month.

Patricia was a social, active woman who was deeply involved in encouraging children in her community to
be a force for change. She helped them understand the importance of being present. Patricia believed that it
was important to understand good attendance, "Every school day counts!" She demonstrated her community
involvement with children and families as a member of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. Patricia enjoyed
reading, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends who will always remember her as a loving and
giving person.

Patricia, age 76, departed this life on November 16, 2022, in Tyler, TX at Briarcliff Nursing Facility. During her illness, her generous heart and kind spirit still checked on and showed concern for others. Her classmates have said they will always remember her beautiful smile, good conversations, and lovely memories.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joe Neal McClelland and Catherine Lister McClelland, a granddaughter
Eve LeeAnn McGinnis, brothers Robert McClelland, Richard McClelland, Roy McClelland, Gary Lynn McClelland and Rickey McClelland, a sister Mary Marie Williams, a nephew Kendal Newson and niece Shelia Kaye Williams

She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Pamela (Leonard) McGinnis; a son Bryant (Andria) Thompson;
a grandson Devin McGinnis; two granddaughters Briana Thompson and Aaliyah Thompson; sisters-in-laws,
Adrienne McClelland, Belinda Kaye McClelland and Sarah McClelland; two aunts Effie Hawkins, Annie Blanton;
one uncle, Freddie Scott; and a host of nieces, nephews, God-children, cousins, special friends (her telephone &
eating crew), In-laws and friends.