Patricia Lorraine Crooks

While she missed her large family in New York dearly, Texas grew on her and she mastered smoking a mean brisket, worthy of competition at any cook off. She baked the superior, best darn Christmas cookies every year and thankfully, passed the legendary recipe on to her daughters, whose husbands and children are most grateful.

Patricia had a keen intellect, a surprising wit, and a perceptive sense of humor. She was a devout Catholic, was not a fan of cats or trees, but she loved dogs, flowers, and ice cream. The color purple was her absolute favorite.

Patricia held insurmountable affection and delight for her seven grandchildren. They are what she viewed as her greatest gift to herself and contribution to the world. She was so proud of each one for the young adults they have become. With fond memories and infinite love, Patricia is deeply missed by all who knew and cared for her.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Sally Sikorski; sister, Leonore Palmer, all of Dunkirk, NY; her ex-husband, Sylvester James Crooks of Robstown, TX.

She is survived by her four daughters, son-in-laws, and her grandchildren. Javier and Cynthia Saldana, Nick Saldana, and Christian Saldana of Tomball, TX; Don and Cheryl Harris, and Kaitlyn Harris of The Woodlands, TX; Charles and Lisa Fisher, McKenzie Fisher and Hunter Fisher of Madisonville, TX; Jody and Christine Van Meter, Evan Van Meter, and Braden Van Meter of Indian Land, SC.

Please follow https://everloved.com/life-of/patricia-crooks/ for updates on services to be held in September in Dunkirk.