Patricia Ann Pylate

1940 ∼ 2019

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Patricia Ann Pylate, 78, of Nederland passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born October 15, 1940 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the late Henry Beasley and Vera Mae Harris Beasley. Patricia retired from the Port Neches/Groves ISD and Orange ISD with 25+ years of service. During that time she taught early childhood, speech therapy, ESL, GT, and counselor. She is a long-time member of Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Pylate of Nederland; her daughters, Melinda McGee of New Caney, and Chandra Pylate Saldana and her husband, Major Thomas Saldana of Webster; her brother, Kenneth Beasley of Elkhart; five grandchildren, Jamie McGee, Philip McGee, Michael McGee Bethany Guzman, and Joshua Guzman; and a host of nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Henry Mae Blanchard and Joyce Hinson; and her brother, Rev. Manley Beasley.

A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland with Rev. Kevin “Kicker” McWilliams officiating with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

The family request any memorial contributions can be made to thepromiseministry.com; SamaritansPurse.org; or Fellowship of Christian Athletes (fca.org).

The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice and their staff, as well as a special thank you to Margaret Banks and her daughters, Sam and Tasha for loving and caring for our mom and dad over these months. You’ve been a blessing to our family.

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Condolences

Chandra Pylate Saldana July 20, 2020

Mom, I just miss you so much!!! Hard to believe its just 9 days away from a whole year, that you have been gone. Its been a rough year. I am grateful that your at peace, and celebrating with the Lord. ............... but you left too soon. We still had alot of unfinished time. Cancer is an ugly word and it makes for difficult goodbyes, we let you go, so your suffering would end, but life is not the same , nor will it ever be again.Love always, Chandra

Danna Cowart Mcanelly August 12, 2019

Mrs. Pylate was one of my first youth leaders. She set an inspiring example of being the hands and feet of Jesus. She also led me in one of my first ever Bible studies on Faith. She was an amazing prayer warrior. My condolences to Mr. Pylate , Melinda and Chandra. May God comfort you until you see Pat in Heaven.

Delana Keenan August 6, 2019

I remember Mr & Mrs Pylate and their girls from Seventh Street Baptist Church. They were humble leaders for so many including my 2 sisters. Mrs Pylate was one of several youth leaders when I attended this church. It is always so comforting to know someone’s true citizenship after passing through our temporary earthly home. May God comfort all of you during this time. Delana Cowart Keenan

Johnny Dammon August 6, 2019

My sisters and I just heard about Pat’s passing. Pat Pylate was one of the most godly women we have ever known. God used her in the life of our family to be a sweet blessing in so many ways. She was a dear friend to the Dammon family. I still remember the day in my senior year of high school when she asked me to preach the evening service for youth day at our church, Seventh Street Baptist in Nederland. That started a series of events in my life that continues to this day. I’ve been preaching, pastoring, and serving as a missionary for 42 years now, and Pat was the person who inspired me and whom God used in the very beginning. Our prayers are with James and the whole family. See you before too much longer, Pat! Johnny Dammon Pastor, First Baptist Church Lake Charles, Louisiana

Kathy Jones Waddleton August 2, 2019

I met Mrs. Pylate when I was 6 years old. My first impression is the one I have today, 52 years later, a woman filled with the love of God. A life lived well in the presence of God... I am a life that was changed. My condolences to her family. Kathy Jones Waddleton

Cassie Busby Robbins August 2, 2019

I cannot remember a time when Mrs. Pylate was not in my life. She was forever present in so many beautiful roles. My parents' very good friend (along with James), my piano teacher, my Sunday School teacher, my prayer warrior, my children's' prayer warrior, and eventually my own very dear friend. Watching the wonderful video Melinda and Chandra put together, I am reminded of all the things at which she excelled. No one worked like Mrs. Pat. No one prayed like Mrs. Pat. No one cooked like Mrs. Pat! No one gave like Mrs. Pat and James. And she listened with such intensity. Even when I was young and foolish, she listened to me like I had something to say. Her responses to me always pointed me to the Father. One memory I know my sisters share with me is Mrs. Pat coming to our house, knocking on our door, and saying, "I just have a minute..." Her car would be running (to inspire her quick departure). She and Mom would start to talk and we knew there was no way in the world this conversation was going to wrap up anytime soon. I just knew one day her car would run out of gas before they ran out of things to talk about. James, Melinda, Chandra, and family, my prayers are with you all. How blessed you were to have her as your wife, mom, etc. The Busbys were blessed to have her as a friend. Now heaven is blessed to have her home. With Love, Cassie Busby Robbins

Melancon'S Funeral Home August 1, 2019

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Patricia Ann Pylate

Margaret Banks August 1, 2019

There are no words that come to mind except that my heart is heavy and I'm missing your smile and your laughter.I was with you for almost a year but it seemed like a lifetime I thank God and your family.for letting me and my daughter's the pleasure of taking care of you in your final days.God saw you were getting tired and he prepared your mansion so you take your rest I won't say goodbye I'll say see you in the morning..love Margaret.

Jennifer Griggs July 31, 2019

Mrs. Pylate was my first piano teacher! Such a sweet lady! Prayers to her family.

Cetha Wade Haure July 30, 2019

My dear sweet cousin, I will miss you ,your phone calls, prayers, and support. You had such a kind heart and always thought of others even when you were in such pain yourself. My thoughts and prayers will be with James, Chaundra, Melinda, and all her family. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace dear Pat. You will be truly missed!!!! Cetha Wade Haute, Colmesneil, Tecas

Janice Mcwilliams Harper July 30, 2019

Such a precious friend/cousin that was powerful warrior for christ! Will miss her deeply. Love my cousin Pat as we prayed for each other many times. Sending sympathy Love & prayers to james & girls :pray::skin-tone-3::heartpulse: