born in Evant, Texas on November 16, 1921 to Milton O. and Celia Faubion. She graduated
from Evant High School where she played on the women’s basketball team. Nora lived most of
her life in Texas, except for three years in Washington, D.C. while serving in the United States
Navy during World War II and a two-year assignment in the Philippines with her late husband,
Dan Paterson. Nora loved to play bingo with friends and enjoy great food and laughter with her
family.
Nora is survived by her children: Mike (wife Marcia) Barker, Wendy Lowe, Kim (husband
Russell) Schovajsa, Jackie Paul Whaley; daughter-in-law, Carol Barker; grandchildren, Scott
Gibbs, Blake (wife Kim) Barker, Reid (wife Cameron) Barker, Whitney Schovajsa, Tyler Lowe,
Matt Lowe, Samantha Whaley, Gabrielle Whaley, Lacey (husband Bruce) Siebold and Schelle
Boyd; brothers: Charles (wife Betty) Faubion, Billy Cole (wife Joanne) Faubion; sister, Gracie
(husband Harold) Sawyer; sister-in-law, Mary Faubion; five great-grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by husband, Dan Paterson; son, Chot Barker; brothers, Yvonne
Faubion, Johnny Faubion, Jackie Faubion; sisters, Charlene Faubion, and Anna Ruth Faubion.
Nora’s family would like to thank her extended family at DaySprings Assisted Living in Plano,
Texas for being such great friends and caring for our mother. In lieu of flowers, her family
requests donations be made to DaySprings Assisted Living or just hug your family.
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