October 28, 1930 – August 13, 2022

Margie Nell Patton Kearns passed away August 13, 2022 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth E. Kearns, her parents Craig and Nell Patton, her beloved brother Howard Patton and his wife Sharley, son-in-law Brad Busby and grandbaby Mason Riley Smith.

Margie was born October 28, 1930 in Crockett, Texas. Her family attended church every Sunday. Margie was valedictorian of the Tenaha High School class of 1947. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education, major in Psychology and minors in Sociology and English from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas in 1951. She got a job with the State of Texas Welfare Department in Austin the following year. She met Kenneth while attending a dance at the University of Texas. Kenneth had enlisted in the Army during World War II and was completing a degree in business. They were married in 1958 and the family grew as they lived in Austin, Amarillo, and then Pasadena in 1967. She was a devoted mother and proud of her children.

Margie worked for 31 years for the Texas Department of Human Services, 3 years for Texas Employment Commission and then 35 years as membership secretary for the First United Methodist Church, from which she finally retired in April of 2021! Her life epitomized work, sacrifice for her family, loving service and devotion to her church family and friends. She appreciated everything and daily wrote Thank You notes and encouraging words, a birthday card with a sprinkle of confetti and a two-dollar bill! Church involvement and attendance were always important to Margie, who kept impeccable records.

Margie is survived by her son Craig Kearns and wife Barbara, son Scott Kearns and wife Julianna with great-granddaughter Olive Sue, and son Dr. Kyle Kearns; daughter Carol and husband Brett Smith, daughters Kayla Matlock, Leah and husband Keene Johnson with great-granddaughter Kallie Rae, Deanna and husband, Nathan Friedrich; daughter Linda and husband Tim Malone, daughter Brianna and husband Zachary Bateman with another great-grandchild on the way; son Glen Kearns and wife Stephanie, sons Matthew and Luke and daughter Kendall. Margie is also survived by her niece Jill Patton Scott and husband Lonnie, daughters Lauren and husband Travis Davis with daughter Nora, Lana and Leann.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at REVIVE Church (formerly FUMC of Pasadena), 1062 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, Texas 77504 with Rev. Artie Cadar officiating. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Margie’s memory can be made to: Revive! (formerly FUMC) 1062 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, Texas 77504

Hello friends and family! Our Mom, Margie has touched the lives of so many and we understand not everyone will be able to physically attend her service to honor her. With that in mind, you can text a 30-60 second video/audio clip of your memories of our mother to be shown during the reception. Please send to linda2940@icloud.com by Monday, August 22nd.