She was born in Brownfield, TX on November 12,1926 to Ralph and Lena Carter. Patricia graduated from Brownfield High School and attended Baylor University.
She was married to Tom P. Hart on June 12, 1945. Patricia had a career as a homemaker/mother/grandmother for her entire life. She was a member of Lubbock Women's Club, First Baptist Church, and The Heritage Club. She had a passion for the arts including painting and dancing, and spent every Sunday playing games with her family.
She is survived by her children Lee Anne Ballard, Michael Hart, Kevin C. Hart and his wife Michele, and Holly Jones; grandchildren Elise Ballard, Lindsey Ballard, Sarah Corpron, Carter Hart, Tommy Hart, Alex Hart, Glen Jones, Grant Jones, and Garrett Jones; her sister JoAnne Karr; six great grandchildren; and a very special friend, Teresa Munoz.