Texas Flag Lady: Pat Spackey, 82, Passes Away

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Known simply as ‘The Texas Flag Lady’ to many, Pat Spackey, 82, of The Woodlands, passed away in her sleep on Friday night, her husband Ted reported over the weekend on Mrs. Spackey’s Facebook account. Pat was very active in the Montgomery County community, always speaking on the “History of the Texas Flag” and promoting Texas history to students and adults alike. Pat was a member of the Montgomery Historical Society, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Pat was best known for being the great, great, great granddaughter of the designer of the Lone Star Flag of Texas and the first State Seal, Dr. Charles B. Stewart. He was born in South Carolina, and moved to Texas in 1830, and married Julia Shepperd of Montgomery. Dr. Stewart served as the first Secretary of State for the Provisional Government. He also signed the Texas Declaration of Independence; and served in three Texas Legislatures. Dr. Stewart was a Doctor and Pharmacist who served in numerous State and local offices.

Mrs. Spackey had the honor to write the script about the monument to her ancestor Dr. Charles B. Stewart, at the unveiling of his Bust during the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park dedication ceremony on April 21, 2011. She constantly attended events at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe, and Montgomery, and was a constant photographer wherever she went, taking pictures many times, leaving her husband Ted to carry her purse, of which the task has now shifted to Angels.

“I lost my wonderful, green eyed beauty last night,” said Pat’s husband Ted Spackey. “She is in the arms of Jesus and has never been happier than she is now.”

Since Saturday afternoon, thousands of well-wishers on social media sites have been sharing their lamentations and memories of the great lady, some even mentioning her readiness to capture the perfect photo.

“Montgomery County has lost a jewel and I have lost a sweet friend,” said Alice Laniter Melancon. “On a personal level, I can truly say that I never heard her say an unkind word.”

Melancon fondly posted a picture of Pat with Ted, with her camera at the ready.

“Pat loved Texas and did so much to promote Texas history and to preserve the great legacy of Charles Stewart,” said Tommy Hoke. “Pat touched so many lives and was a blessing to all who knew her.”

Pat's memorial service will be on Saturday, November 16th at 10:00 am at Crossroad's Baptist Church, 5000 College Park Drive in The Woodlands. All are welcome! The event will be live streamed for family and friends that are unable to attend.

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