Lillian Maverick Padgitt

Born to Lillian Williams and Albert Maverick Jr. at Sunshine Ranch in San Antonio, Lillian Maverick Padgitt was a direct descendant of Samuel Augustus Maverick, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Rancher, homemaker and historic preservationist, Lillian lived a full loving life and was always ready to "talk about Texas."

Lillian graduated from Main Avenue High School and Westmoreland College Trinity University in San Antonio. She married Coleman County rancher James Thomas Padgitt, Jr. on December 6, 1932. Lillian and Jim divided their time between the Padgitt Ranch on the banks of the Colorado River and San Antonio, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary before Jim's death in 1983.

Some of Lillian's greatest interests were the history of San Antonio and its unique architecture. She served as President of the San Antonio Conservation Society, President of the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Regent of the Captain William Buckner Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the founding chairman of the Conservation Society's Las Posadas in 1966 and chairman for the first 25 years of Anticuchos at A Night in Old San Antonio. She also enjoyed memberships in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, the Battle of Flowers Association, Live Oak Garden Club, Military Civilian, The Argyle and was an early board member of The National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Lillian is survived by two daughters, Lillian Padgitt Morris of San Antonio, Texas and Jane Maverick Padgitt of Leaday, Texas; her seven grandchildren, Catherine Morris Helland and husband Hans, James Padgitt Morris and wife Sally, Hannah Day Morris, Hal Goggan Kuntz II and wife Barbara, Peter Maverick, Ellen Day Dotson, and Byrd Padgitt Sowell; six great grandchildren; and countless Maverick relatives.

Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lieutenant Colonel James T. Padgitt, Jr., ANG WWII; daughter, Willie Day Padgitt Kuntz; three sisters, Jane Lewis McMillan, Amelia Epler Nolen, and Mary Adams Lambie; brother, Albert Maverick III; and devoted son-in-law, Robert Selig Morris.

The Padgitt family gives thanks to all the people who have loved and cared for Lillian in the last several years. You know who you are and you are part of a great team.