Patricia Gail Akins Brown, 77, of San Augustine, TX, formerly Baytown, was born November 8, 1939, in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, in a Nacogdoches hospital. She was a member of the Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gayle and Johnnie Hooper; first husband, Don Akins; and brother, Paul Hooper. She is survived by her husband, Bob Brown of San Augustine; sons and daughter-in-law, Milton and Rachelle Merka of Kingwood and Mark Merka of Gause; daughter, Marla Merka of Highlands; and seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8624 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521, with Rev. Eddie Norris officiating.
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Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.