Patricia "Pat" Ruth Taylor, 70, of Clyde returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 31, 2017 after a long struggle with illness. Her devotion to her family and her faith in God and her Lord Jesus Christ supported her in her struggle. She was a longtime member of the Clyde Church of Christ where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Pat was born January 23, 1947 in Fairview, Pennsylvania to William and Rosa (Casbeer) Roche. They moved to San Saba when she was 14 and she was a 1963 graduate of San Saba High School.

Pat married Don Taylor on December 15, 1967 in Abilene. They were blessed with a large family. Pat was a very loving caregiver to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pat worked at the Clyde Head Start Program, where she touched the lives of many of the young people of Clyde. She and her husband owned and operated Little Pit Bar-B-Que in Clyde where she provided good home style meals for the Clyde Community and travelers along Interstate 20.

She had also worked at the Hungry American from 1980 until 1982. Pat was actively involved in Goodfellows for five years, she was a Girl Scout Leader, 4-H volunteer, teaching sewing, and on the Little League Board.

Pat enjoyed attending any event the family was involved in, especially softball and baseball.

Pat is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Don Taylor; son Dwayne Smith of Clyde; daughter Lisa Gober and husband Wayne of Midland; son Terry Taylor and wife Pam of Abilene and daughter Jennie Lowther and husband Pat of Brady; son-in-law James Freiman of Clyde; brothers, Joe Roche and wife Janie of Abilene, Mike Roche and wife Cathy of Abilene and Dennis Roche of Austin and sister Anita Owings and husband Don of Eunice, New Mexico.

Pat, also known as "GranniePat", left behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a plethora of nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Cynthia Freiman, wife of James Freiman.

A remembrance service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Bailey Howard Funeral Home Chapel in Clyde with David Peterson officiating.