Mrs. Linda K. Patterson of Malone entered into eternal on Friday, October 4th in Flowers Hospital her loving and caring family. She was 70 years old. A native of Dade County, she was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Mt. Shiloh African Methodist Episcopal Church in Malone. She attended and graduated from the public schools of Dade County. She furthered her education, becoming a nurse and worked in capacity in Orlando before meeting and uniting with the love of her life, Mr. Richard A. Patterson. They were united for 47 years. During their 47 year span, she traveled the country extensively, along side her husband during his 20 plus years of military service. They settled in to town of Malone where they raised their three daughters. She was very active in the church where she served as the Adult Sunday School Teacher and Stewardess. She further served as the former Missionary President. Treasured memories will forever remain with her husband, Richard A. Patterson of Malone, Florida; three daughters, Kathy Diane Young and husband Emerson of Greenwood, Florida, Patricia A. Patterson and April J. Patterson both of Marianna, Florida; her mother, Lonnie Mae McCartney of Miami, Florida; two sisters, Brenda Harris and Sandra McCartney both of Miami, Florida; one brother, Cleveland McCartney of Miami, Florida; eight grandchildren, Yasmine Patterson-Bellamy, Marquez Patterson-Rhodes, Javiah Sorrells, Aisley Patterson-Rhodes, Marquis Patterson-Rhodes, Amarius Patterson-Robbins, Avery Patterson-Rhodes and Ray Hughes, III; and one great grandchild, Lolah Brodhe Johnson; many nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, other relatives and friends. A homegoing celebration for Linda will be held Saturday, October 12th at 11a.m. at Mt. Shiloh African Methodist Episcopal Church with Bro. Abraham Johnson, Rev. Ronnie Spears, Rev. Kathleen Smith and Rev. Jennifer Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna
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