Patricia Ann Patterson departed this life on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the age of 67 years, 5 months, and 13 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on June 5, 1949 the daughter of the late Herman and Ada Austin. On November 15, 1968 she was united in marriage to D.E. Patterson, who survives.
Patricia was an inspector for Savannah Manufacturing Company. She attended Bumpus Creek Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of the Walnut Grove Senior Citizens. Patricia enjoyed volunteering at the Walnut Grove School in the library and visiting with people at the nursing homes. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes, painting, and sewing.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, D.E. Patterson of Savannah, Tennessee; son, Kenneth Patterson and wife, Angie of Savannah, Tennessee; daughter, Sandra Barinowski and husband, Rob of Huntsville, Alabama; grandchildren, Spencer Patterson, Bailee Patterson, and Tatum Barinowski; brother, James Harold Austin of Savannah, Tennessee; sisters, Robbie Casteel and Betty Hardin both of Savannah, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Christi Patterson.