Patricia Ann Simon

Patricia Ann (McWhorter) Simon, 74, passed away Sunday, September, 8, 2019 in Altadena, CA.  The daughter of the late Emma Sue McWhorter and James McWhorter Sr., she was born on January 13, 1945.  Patricia was a devoted mother, a proud and loving grandmother, an independent woman, and a lady of class and beauty.  She, her mother, and brothers migrated to Pasadena from Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1957 where Patricia went on to be named NAACP Pasadena Queen in 1961 and then shortly after graduated from John Muir High School in 1962.  She was married and had a son, Dane Robinson, whom has preceded her in death.  Patricia married again and was given the light of her life, Peyton Simon.  She then went to cosmetology school and received her license to share her beautifying talents.  Always moving forward, Patricia worked at JPL in the early 1970’s and then Pasadena Unified School District for 28 years until her retirement in 2009.  During retirement, she spent most of her time enjoying her grandchildren, cooking, playing cards, singing, and listening to her music.  Patricia’s impeccable style and grace will always be remembered. 

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Emma Sue and James McWhorter Sr.; her son, Dane Robinson; her brothers, Cornelius, James Jr., and Harry Eugene McWhorter; her sisters, Nancy Bell Walker and Carolyn McWhorter.  She is survived by her son, Peyton Simon, and his wife, Natasha; her grandchildren, Nautika, Nayana, and Natalya; her brothers, Dargin McWhorter and Samuel McWhorter; and many more relatives and friends.

Funeral service and burial is scheduled for 11:00am on Tuesday, October 1 at Mountain View Cemetery - Sunrise Chapel located at 2400 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena.  Repass is scheduled for 2:00pm at Brookside Golf & Country Club, The Arroyo Room at 1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena.