Pat S. Hand

Pat Hand went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023 at the age of 89.

Pat was born on February 6, 1934 in Dallas, TX and later adopted by Dr. W.M. and Emma Turner. Dr. Turner was the pastor of a Baptist church in west Texas. During WWII the family moved to Mineral Wells and later moved to Pecos, TX around 1945. Pat graduated from Pecos High School and then attended Baylor University. Pat’s love for music began early with a piano given to her at age 8. She played in the band in high school and studied voice at Baylor. She sang many of the alto solos at Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, TX. Around 1977, she auditioned for the Dallas Civic Opera Chorus. Later, Pat married Carl Hand in 1982 in Dallas, TX. After moving to Houston, they both auditioned and sang for the Houston Grand Opera for many years. Pat and Carl also sang first at Trinity Episcopal church and then with First Presbyterian Church Houston from about 1992 until about 2017. Pat and Carl were married for 38 years until his death in November 2020. Their love for music will always be remembered.

Pat is survived by her only daughter, Jan Stephens and husband Paul, Carl’s daughters, Celia Roman and husband Robert, and Teri Chidester. Grandchildren: Michael Stephens and wife Cathleen, their children Josiah and Elizabeth, Phillip Stephens and wife, Stephanie and son Bennett, and all of Carl’s grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with many dear friends who were like family to her.

A Chapel Service for Patsy will take place at Advantage Funeral Home Chapel, 7010 Chetwood Dr., Houston, TX 77081, on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 10:30 am.

The Graveside Service for Patsy will be held at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038 on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm.