Patricia Ann Oates, 68, of Waco, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at her residence with her husband by her side. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 31 at Bellmead Funeral Home with Chaplain Merry Willburn officiating. Visitation with the family will be 12 p.m., prior to service. Patricia was born September 24, 1943 in Groesbeck, Texas to Sam and Bonnie (Smith) Hardwick. She married John Wayne Oates in Groesbeck in 1960. Patricia was an excellent bookkeeper and was the office manager of Oates Equipment Service. Patricia was a active member with the Daughters of The Republic of Texas and other Genealogy Groups. She was preceded in death by her parents.Survivors include her husband, John Oates: a son, Victor Dean Oates of Waco: many aunts, uncles and cousins across Texas and Arkansas and her beloved pet Prissy Pooh.