Patricia Rose (“Patsy Rose”) McIntosh Grant died peacefully in her sleep from natural causes and in the presence of family members. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years Henry Lowry “Bud” Grant, her grandson Michael Alden Grant, and granddaughter Patricia Mallon Grant. She is survived by her six children: Daniel Grant and wife Mona of Austin; Michael Grant and wife Peggy of Houston; Patrick Grant and wife Rebecca of Houston; Mary Kathleen Grant of Houston; Janie Fleming of Austin; and Amy Walsh and husband James of Austin. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by Rita Higadera, her faithful companion and caregiver for 33 years.
A native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Patsy Rose graduated from St. Anne’s Academy and subsequently attended Webster College in St. Louis, MO where she met her future husband (and fellow Arkansas native) Henry Lowry “Bud” Grant. She adored her many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom deeply loved and adored her in return. Her family was her greatest happiness in life. Aside from her role as matriarch of an extended clan, she loved to read and follow politics. She was known for her quick wit, positive attitude, sound counsel and gentle kindness to all.
She was a member of the Houston Racquet Club, Petroleum Club of Houston, Brazos River Club, Brown Thumb Garden Club, Sherwood Forest Club, Kappa Delta and was very active for many years in the Charity Guild of Catholic Women.
Pallbearers are grandsons Ryan Grant, Rory Grant, Sean Grant, Daniel Grant, Christopher Dillard and Henry Dillard.
A Rosary will be held at Earthman Funeral Directors/Hunter’s Creek Chapel (8303 Katy Freeway) on Friday June 29. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church (8101 Sage Rd.) at noon on Saturday June 30 followed by a reception. Thereafter, burial will take place at Memorial Oaks Cemetery (13001 Katy Freeway).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, 1203 Lovett St., Houston, TX 77006.
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