Patsy Jean Whatley Love, 87, a longtime resident of Irving, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in San Antonio. Born April 7, 1933 in Longview Texas was the only child of Leonard and Evelyn Whatley.
Pat grew up in Longview and was a graduate of North Texas State College (now University of North Texas). While at the university, she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, and met her husband of 55 years, William E. Love, who proceeded her in death.
After Bill completed his service in the United States Army, Bill and Pat moved to Irving Texas, raised their 3 sons and were members of First United Methodist Church of Irving.
Pat loved her God, her family, a lifetime of family dogs, the Dallas Cowboys, coffee & donuts, Elvis Presley, Dr Pepper, sweet tea, singing, driving her Mustangs, shopping, movies and taking a sun bath.
She is survived by her sons, Bill and wife Sandy of Coppell, David and wife Lynne of San Antonio, Steve, and wife Prasai of Honolulu; grandchildren Britni, Jordan, Benjamin, Henry; and numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, February 19, 2021 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W Airport Freeway, followed by a 2:00 pm committal service at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway. Rev. Sammy Hargrove will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.donnellyscolonial.com
A recording of the service can be found here: https://youtu.be/v7l9CStB2yc
SERVICES
Visitation
Friday, February 19, 2021
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
606 West Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas 75062
Graveside Service
Friday, February 19, 2021
2:00 PM
Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211