Patricia Jeanne Marie Robison

Patricia Jeanne Marie (Winn) Robison was born on December 31, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas. Her father, Major Perry H. Winn was stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Her mother, Jeanne Marie Demeuse was a Belgian war bride. Pat was the oldest of five siblings; brother, Perry and sisters: Mary, Diana, and Maria.

Pat spent her first three years in San Antonio. After her father’s discharge from the Army in 1951, the family moved to Oklahoma City. The tribe ranged far and wide throughout their Village neighborhood in the 50’s and always stuck together in times of trial.

Pat grew up in The Village. She attended Oklahoma City public schools and Christ the King. After graduation from John Marshall High School in 1966, Pat went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone. Pat married Craig Robison in 1969 and the two moved to Stillwater shortly after marriage. Pat held various jobs at Oklahoma State University; including the library, Admissions, Registrar’s Office and the Computer Center.

She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1973 and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education in 1991, both from Oklahoma State University making her a Cowboy fan for life.

After Pat’s daughter and only child, Rachel Ann Robison, was born in Stillwater in 1975, she stayed at home to focus on being a Mom. Rachel has the fondest memories of that time with her Mom. Pat was a caring and proud mother to Rachel. Her efforts were directed to Rachel’s welfare from the moment of Rachel’s birth. They shared an unusually close and loving bond.

Once Rachel was in 5th grade, Pat decided to begin her teaching career. Pat taught one year at Westwood Elementary and then finished the rest of her career at Sangre Ridge Elementary School as a third grade teacher. She was devoted to her job and poured her heart into her students. She was frequently requested by parents looking for the best third grade class. Pat truly felt honored to teach children and strived to make a difference in their lives. A former colleague of Pat’s remembered her as a consummate professional who was fiercely protective of her students. She was an active leader at the building level and district level serving on numerous committees for school improvement, negotiations, professional development, and internal communications. Her principal noted that her calm soothing manner and her ability to diversify instruction to meet individual needs made her classroom a great choice for children at risk. She stated that she demonstrated patience and compassion daily.

Pat retired from teaching after 23 years in 2007 and moved to Oklahoma City to be closer to her daughter, Rachel; son-in-law, Tracy; and her grandsons, Brayden and Camden. Her dearest wish was to see her grandsons grow up.

Pat loved books, writing, traveling, children, and animals. She was always put together well and was not afraid to experiment with hair styles and accessories. She was a beautiful, intelligent person with sparking blue eyes, dark hair and a friendly smile. Pat had a very quick wit and was always making people laugh. She also had a very competitive spirit which was evident when she screamed at the TV while watching her OSU Cowboys.

Pat did not like to lose and was known to let out the accidental curse word during card games. She also could hold her own in a debate with anyone, and especially loved doing so with her brother Perry. She was a loyal friend who would do anything for others. Pat was devoted to her daughter and her grandsons were her pride and joy. Her family meant everything to her. Pat and her siblings were very close. They were her partners in crime and fun throughout their childhood. During her darkest days she always told her daughter how thankful she was for her family, and how much they meant to her.

Shortly after retirement Pat was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She devised remarkable strategies to deal with this cruel condition but inevitably required memory care facilities. Throughout her years fighting this relentless disease, she gained many new special friends that cared for her and became family, who loved and embraced her as their own. She was still known for her quick wit, always keeping her sense of humor about her even in the situation she was in. Her loving and compassionate personality could not be shaken even when the disease had stripped her of everything else. She continued to bring joy and a smile to everyone that she was around.

Patricia succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease after a courageous 12-year battle on December 26, 2020, with her daughter, son-in-law, grandsons and family at her side.

Pat was preceded in death by her father, Perry H. Winn and mother, Jeanne Marie (Demeuse) Winn. She is survived by daughter, Rachel Ann Johnson and husband Tracy; treasured grandsons, Brayden and Camden Johnson; brother, Perry Winn; and sisters: Mary Anne McGee, Diana Priddy and Maria Postman; and numerous nieces, nephews, great- nieces and nephews. She loved them all and did her best to communicate this to them. Finally, she leaves behind dedicated loving nurses and staff that cared for her and became a forever part of her family.

The family would like to sincerely thank Iris Memory Care for their compassionate care of Patricia at the end of her life.