We're gathering to tip our hats to the incomparable Patricia Ann "Pat" Nokes, whose final curtain call was on April 8, 2024, in Justin, Texas. Born on October 8, 1948, in Hillsboro, Texas, Pat took a 75-year-long bow on life's stage, leaving us with memories brighter than the spotlight she so often stole. Pat, a master of merriment and maestro of fun, was a mother extraordinaire and a Mema beyond compare. She had a knack for turning a dull moment into a dance-off and could out-craft any contestant on a reality TV show. A karaoke queen and a board game strategist, Pats laughter was our favorite tune, and her moves could outshine the disco ball. Leslie Nokes, her partner-in-crime and loving husband, survives her. He's now tasked with trying to fill her dancing shoes-a feat we all know is impossible. Her daughters, Misty Keith (Kelly), Lesa Keith, and Cheryl Matthews (Craig), will carry on her legacy of love and laughter. Continuing to be the audience of her lifes joyful echoes are her grandchildren; Ashley & Bobby Tracy, Brittany & AJ Pennington, Stephanie Cefalu and Serenity, Clara, Abigail, Samantha Matthews . Her great-grandchildren; Wyatt, Cash, Kacyn & Harper Tracy, Colton, Avery, Mason & Whitley Pennington. Pat's band of brothers-Charles Foster, Johnny Wood, Michael Foster, and Gary Foster-will keep the bassline of her memory thumping. She's now harmonizing in the great beyond with her predeceased family band members: her father, Charles Foster, her mother, Thelma Foster, and her sister, Jean Chambers, who no doubt have the stage set for her grand arrival. Join us for a standing ovation and a celebration of Pat's encore at Aria Cremation & Funeral Services. The pre-show mingle is on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., where we will share stories thatll make you laugh until you cry (or cry until you laugh). The main event, a memorial service that promises more smiles than tears, is on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Finally, well have an after-party at Pats final resting VIP lounge, the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, at 2:00 p.m., located at 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211. (Line-up at 1:45pm.) Aria Cremation & Funeral Services will be setting the stage at 1820 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75061-where the spotlight will shine on Pat one last time. Dress rehearsal is optional, but a sense of humor is mandatory. Let's give Pat the playful goodbye she'd love! Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

Arrangements under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home 1820 N. Beltline Road Irving, Texas 75061 (972) 607-4400