Patricia is survived by her children Cyril “Rusty” Matthew Matula, III (Diane), William “Billy” Taft Matula (Evelyn), Donald “Donny” Alphonse Matula, Harvey “Mike” Michael Matula (Angela) and Wynter Matula Fuller; brother, Donald M. Taft, III (Susan); 9 grandsons, Chris (Erin), Michael (Molly), Joshua, Justin, Rodney (Jana), Coy, Jake (Desire), Will, and Liam; 5 granddaughters, Brandy (Scott), Loni (Joey), Gracie, Summer, and Stevie; 8 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Cyril “Sonny” Matthew Matula, Jr.; parents, Captain Donald M. Taft, Jr. and Ana Lee Dent; stepmother Helen Gene Taft; grandparents Donald M. Taft and Mary Winter Taft; brother, and Robert Newell Taft (Lydia).
Patricia Ann Taft was born on August 24, 1937, to Donald M. Taft Jr. and Ana Lee Dent in Houston, TX. On February 11, 1956, she married Cyril “Sonny” Matthew Matula, Jr., the love of her life. They eventually settled in Clute, TX, where they raised their 5 children.
Patricia spent her career as a bookkeeper for companies such as, Family Service Center, Dowell Schlumberger, HydroChem, and American Rice.
Patricia had a love for genealogy! She enjoyed researching the Dent, Matula, and Taft families. Patricia was known for her love of music, especially Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow. She enjoyed shopping, her beloved dogs, and the Houston Oilers/Texans.
She spent her last few years being cared for by her sons, Mike and Rusty, in order to keep her at home. As the end grew imminent, her granddaughters Brandy and Gracie, along with her great-granddaughter Chloe, provided the most excellent around the clock care. Patricia was surrounded with loved ones as she passed peacefully. Patricia requested to be cremated and laid to rest with her loving husband, Sonny.
Services will be held at Restwood Funeral Home on Friday, October 21, 2022.
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