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Patricia Kay Brandt (Murphy), born on February 7, 1940, to Raymond and Elizabeth (Betty) Murphy, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, education, and dedication. Pat graduated from St. Gerard's High School in 1958 and pursued her passion for mathematics at San Antonio College for two years. She continued her studies in Math and Education at UT Austin for a year before transferring to UT San Antonio (UTSA), where she earned her degree in Mathematics. On July 15, 1961, Pat married the love of her life, Robert Brandt. Together, they built a beautiful family, and Pat began her teaching career at St. Peter's Catholic School. She took a brief hiatus from teaching to raise her first two sons, but her passion for education soon led her back to the classroom as a homebound teacher in the East Central School District. Pat dedicated 23 years to East Central, serving as both a teacher and a guidance counselor. Her commitment to her students and her own professional growth led her to obtain a master's degree in counseling. She concluded her illustrious career with five years at Highlands High School as a guidance counselor. Pat's greatest joy was guiding her own children and students towards better educational opportunities and securing scholarships for those in need. Among her proudest accomplishments were helping all four of her children achieve degrees in Engineering, a dream she once had for herself, and securing over $1 million in scholarships in a single year for students at both East Central and Highlands High Schools. Pat was a strong and capable mother to her four children and a loving grandmother to her ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her legacy of dedication, love, and education will continue to inspire all who knew her. She also found great joy in quilting, Bible study, and gathering with friends. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the countless students whose lives she touched. Pat survives and is dearly missed by her husband Robert; children Robert (Judy), Michael (Debbie), Lorne (Michelle), and Whitney (Matthew); ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Silver Tree Nursing and Rehab center and Heart to Heart Hospice for the loving care provided. In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus care of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, 14151 US Hwy. 87 W. La Vernia, TX 78121.

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Patricia Kay (Murphy) Brandt

February 7, 1940 - October 20, 2024