Patsy (Burks) Lanty (nee Danz), age 78, passed away peacefully April 26, 2013 at her home in Johnson City, surrounded by family. She was born in Middle Creek, to Jay Danz and Lucy Maude Felps Danz. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Chad. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, John Lanty; children, Pamela Dechert and husband Wallace, Dale Burks and wife Jane, Linda Maritan and husband Mickey, Deborah Marbach and husband Bruce, Kevin Lanty and wife Allison, Matt Lanty and wife Heeyah, and Susan Lanty; fourteen grandchildren, Tammy, Tiffany, Lindsay, Jacob, Sarah, Aimee, Jamee, Amber, Aprill, Heather, Brett, John Phillip, Linda, and Josiah; ten great grandchildren, Isabella, Sophia, Kate, Cameron, Lillian, Braeden, Landon, Grace, Kyle, Colby, and one on the way. Patsy is also survived by her brother, Roger Danz and wife Sandra, many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and dear friends.
Patsy was the owner and operator of Pat’s Hair Fashions in Blanco for many years. After she met John Lanty, they briefly lived in New York and then returned to Texas, living in San Antonio for a number of years before retiring to Johnson City. During her time in Blanco, Patsy was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Johnson City before becoming a member of Liberty Lighthouse Fellowship.
Visitation was held Sunday, April 28, at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home in Johnson City. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Rev. Jimmy Boatright officiating. Interment followed at Miller Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, PO Box 835, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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