Sandra Elizabeth Patterson, 81, of Columbus, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2025. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Fisher Chapel at Striffler Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, Georgia 31907.
Sandra was born on August 15, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia to Grace and Reuben Baxter. A graduate of Jordan High School in 1961, she then attended Lagrange College. She owned and operated several businesses over her lifetime whether it be childcare centers, real estate brokerage, or career development writing services.
She is survived by her husband, James E. Patterson Jr; her children, James C. Patterson of Phoenix, Arizona, Mynon Millwood of Hope Mills, North Carolina, and Jonathan Patterson, of Lagrange, Georgia; her grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley, Rachel, Kimberly, Jennifer, Jesse and Haley; her great grandchildren, Haven and Anais; and her sister, Debbie Baxter.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Grace Baxter; her son, Jeffrey Patterson; her brothers, Wayne Baxter, Ronald Baxter, and Jerry Baxter; and her sister, Donna Bartlet.