Carol Elaine Patterson, 68, of East Ridge went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was a member of The Ramp Church of Chattanooga. Mrs. Patterson was employed with Ridgedale Baptist Church Child Development Center and had a passion for childcare and child development.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Louise Riordan.
Survivors include her loving husband of 37 years, Danny Burt Patterson; daughter, Kimberly (Greg) Brooks; sons, Kevin (Robi) Rosenbaum and Shane (Carly) Patterson; two grandchildren, Savannah Rosenbaum and Gracie Brooks; step-grandchild, Jordan Wilson; granddogs, Taco and Allie; and other family members.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday at The Ramp Church with Pastor Andrew Towe officiating. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Sunday at The Ramp Church 3975 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church Child Development Center 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.