Barbara Patterson Windmeyer

Married Walter “Charley” Windmeyer on June 5, 1959. Barbara and Charley raised 3 children in the Candlelight Woods neighborhood. While the kids were at school, she finished up her college degree at Houston Baptist University. Worked as Educational Coordinator at the Houston Chronicle for 20 years. In retirement, Barbara and Charley enjoyed travelling the world by plane and by boat. After Charley passed in 2009, Barbara took each grandchild on fantastic trips to faraway lands of their choosing. Barbara was a member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church and then after her move across town, she became a member of The Foundry Methodist Church. She also stayed very busy with her social groups. She was a member of OASIS book club, Republican Women Heritage group, Red Hat lunch group, Prosperity Bank Travel Club, All-Saints Church Houston Heights TALC, Dignity Memorial LIFT program, Shepherd Park Plaza Travelers, and Harris County Precinct 4 Seniors. In her retirement community, she served as “block captain.” In these later years, Mom was blessed to have a very special friendship with Richard Kerr, Sr. She and Richard became inseparable and enjoyed care-free and fun-filled days. They even became next-door-neighbors!

She is preceded in death by her husband, husband Walter "Charley" Windmeye; parents, Henry and Carrie Nell Patterson; sister, Stacie Patterson Ethridge.

Family left to cherish her memories are her children, Charles (Beatriz), Kathy (Kevin), and Becky (Joey); grandchildren, Lauren (Nikhil), Andrea, Luke, Audrey (Austen), Sam, and Tom.

Barbara/Mother/Nana will be truly missed by many.

If so inclined, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Disabled American Veterans, Wounded Warrior Project, or a charity of your choice.

A family and friends gathering for Barbara will be held Friday, November 24, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Friday, November 24, 2023 at 2:00 AM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A burial committal will occur Friday, November 24, 2023 at Brookside Memorial Park.