Patricia Ann Darden

Patricia A. Darden was born on October 30, 1943 in Josserand, Texas. Her family later moved to Houston, where she attended public schools. She was a graduate of Kashmere Senior High School and Texas Southern University. Patricia obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and later retired from Houston Independent School District after 25 years of service. Pat was the eldest of five children from the union of Reverend James H. Davis and Evelyn Perkins Davis. Patricia grew up in the church and actively served. She was baptized in September 1956 and willing to assist in any needed capacity. She was married to Douglas M. Darden and to this union three children were born; Julian, Cassandra and James. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, James and Evelyn Davis, one brother; James Davis Jr., two sisters; Juanita Suggs and Trevelyn Green. Her memory will be forever cherished by her loving husband of 49 years; Douglas Darden, children; Julian (LT), Cassandra (Gabriel), James (Brandy). Pat also leaves behind five grandchildren; Sanaa, Tyler, Jibril, Evan, Jordan, one loved sibling; Herbert Davis (Sue) of Minnesota, a lifelong friend (sister); Mary Archie, and a host of relatives and friends.