Patricia Jean Gabbard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia Jean Gabbard passed away peacefully in Huntsville, TX on March 29, 2020 at the age of 79. Pat was born April 26, 1940 to Carl Dollarhide, Jr. and Louise Shemwell Dollarhide. After graduating high school, she served four years in the US Navy as a hospital corpsman where she met and married Jerry R. Gabbard. After the birth of two daughters she obtained her LVN license and worked as a nurse in a variety of healthcare settings until her retirement. She was the past president of the Walker County League of Vocational Nurses as well as the statewide Texas League of Vocational Nurses. As a military family, Pat & Jerry lived all over the United States, even duty stations in Cuba and Guam. Pat loved to travel and took many trips with family, visiting all 50 states. She was an extrovert who never met a stranger and was loved by many. Pat was married to Jerry for 58 years and they were just two weeks shy of the their 59th anniversary when she passed. She leaves behind her husband Jerry Gabbard of Huntsville, TX, her brother Carl (Sonny) Dollarhide, III, two daughters Judy Herrington of Flower Mound, TX, Janet & Robert Higdon of Drummond, TX. Four grandchildren, Brandi Hibbs, Justin Gabbard, Chance Herrington and Amber Herrington, along with 11 great grandchildren. Graveside services are planned for Wright’s Chapel Cemetery in Lockesburg, Arkansas on Saturday, April 4th at 9:00 AM. Arrangements provided by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com

Patricia Jean Gabbard

April 26, 1940 - March 29, 2020