Mrs. Pat Halpain Ward, born in Perryton, Texas, peacefully departed this life on July 10, 2022.
Preceded in death by her firstborn son, James Johnson (Jimmy) Crocker III, she is survived by her loving sons Thad Ward and Ched Ward (Mark Middlebrooks), and a host of family and friends.
A breeder of champion Texas Longhorns, this multi-faceted daughter of Texas is remembered and celebrated for her legendary beauty, sharp wit, wicked sense of humor, and unparalleled storytelling.
An intrepid adventurer, she traveled the world with gusto. Gambling in communist Yugoslavia, fleeing Beirut during civil war, or walking through Rome to see every Caravaggio, Bernini and Michelangelo, she remained undaunted. In lieu of flowers, her
In lieu of flowers, her devoted family requests that expressions of love and support be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center (gifts.mdanderson. org) in memory of James Johnson (Jimmy) Crocker III.