Mrs. Patricia McDonald Taliaferro

Mrs. Patricia McDonald Taliaferro, 63, of Granbury, formerly of Henderson, passed from this life on May 17, 2025, at her residence in Granbury. She was born October 5, 1961, in Wurzberg, Germany to the late Merrick and Joan (Thaxton) McDonald while they were stationed overseas. Patricia, or "Tickie" as she was known to family and close friends, was a long-time resident of Henderson before moving to Bryan and eventually Granbury to be closer to family. She had worked for Wal-Mart for a short time but spent most of her life as a homemaker. Tickie enjoyed the finer things in life like quality clothes, handbags, and a top-notch Chevrolet or GM ride to name a few. She also had the latest "toy" like a Honda 4-wheeler, Razor ATV, boats and even snowmobiles. Travelling was also a big past time, especially the trips to Mena, Arkansas and the sand dunes in Oklahoma. Tickie loved a good remodel project and was in the midst of a renovation of her home in Granbury. She had also been a member of Bar None Cowboy Church where she was baptized and was active in the Chuck Wagon ministry. Patricia loved her animals, especially her dogs. Over the years she loved and doted on her bulldog Chloe, pugs Darla and Daphne, bulldog Hercules, English Mastiff Cassie and bulldog Penny. No matter what happened to her, she wanted to make sure those pups were taken care of. Family was important to her; she was the glue that held her sisters together. They will no doubt remember her as someone who was "lovingly chaotic". She was also very devoted to her husband Billy Pat and loved taking care of him for the many years they were together, more especially the last 10 years of his life. Although she didn't have children of her own, Tickie loved and doted on her nieces and nephews like they were her grandchildren. She was absolutely selfless with her time and resources for them, other family and her close friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Pat Taliaferro, nephew Trey Jablonowski, Billy Pat's daughter Marilyn Johnson, and her best friend Tricia "Cricket" Waller Kappen. Survivors include her sisters, Margaret Houston and husband Sam of Austin, Pamela Gideon of Dallas, Suzanne McDonald of Baytown, Dorothy McDonald of Granbury, and Janet McDonald of Indiana; Billy Pat's daughters and close friends, Cecile Loudat and husband Joe of Bryan, and Beth King and husband Brad of Argyle; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Private family graveside services for Mrs. Taliaferro will be held at a later date under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mrs. Patricia McDonald Taliaferro

October 5, 1961 - May 17, 2025