Vera Jean Patton Nowotny of Austin, Texas passed away on May 21, 2021 at the age of 93. She was a life-long Austinite. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Clyde L. Nowotny; parents William Finis Patton and Aline Mints Patton, and her beloved Yorkie, Farley.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Garcia Knauss and husband Thomas; her son, Thomas (Tommy) C. Nowotny and wife, Janice (Graham); four grandchildren, James Nowotny, Laura Nguyen, Michael Nowotny, and Stephanie Garcia; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Also left to miss her was her loyal canine companion, Sassy.
She was passionate about genealogy and researching her family tree. She made friends and met family from across the United States corresponding about each proved relationship and lamenting each failed research. She generously shared any information on her genealogy and was proud of the progress made researching her family’s roots.
Services will be held at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 28, 2021 with burial to follow at Forest Oaks next to her husband, parents, sisters, and mother-in-law. Special thanks to her caregivers, Lillian and Marissa for all the kindness and care they provided and to the staff at Texas Home Health Hospice.
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