Patricia Steck

Patricia Steck obituary, Houma, LA

Patricia Steck

Patricia Steck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Samart Funeral Home of Houma - Bayou Blue on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Patricia Kathleen Francis Steck was born in Prairie Township, Illinois on August 26, 1934. She passed away on November 23, 2025 at the age of 91. She has been a resident of Houma, Louisiana since 1971.
Patricia worked as a bookkeeper in the auditing office at Sears Roebuck for 42 years until her retirement at the age of 75. She was an original member of the Bayou Side Chapter of Sweet Adelines Chorus. She also sang with the Baton Rouge and New Orleans Chapters.
She is survived by her daughters, Ellen Gustafson, Susan Shepherd, Jennifer Cobb (Don) and Melinda Steck; grandchildren, Heather Herron, Joey Gustafson, Alexa Shepherd, Danielle and Charlie Cobb, and Nick Giffin; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Francis; and sister, Marilyn Odum.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James F. Steck; grandchildren, Christian and Ian Steck; parents, Robert and Louise Francis; and brothers, Robert Francis, Donald Francis, and Jerry Francis.
A memorial visitation will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Graden of Memories Cemetery in Gray, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, 4511 West Park Ave, Gray has been entrusted with handling her arrangements.
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