Mary Martin Patterson, age 83, resident of Belle Forest, Alabama, passed away on November 29, 2011 at her home. She was born in Andalusia, Alabama on April 9, 1929. She married the late William “Pete” Patterson in 1950 and they lived together in Andalusia before relocating to Prichard, Alabama in 1955. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Patterson; her daughter, Tammy Denise Bodie; her two brothers, Robert and Travis Martin; and her sister, Jean Cook. She is survived by her children, Shelia (Jimmy) Stuart and Rick (Ginger) Patterson; grandchildren: Derrick (Kristen) Stuart, Garett (Melissa) Stuart, Alicia (Larry) Thomas, Summer Patterson, Ty (Nikki) Patterson, Chase Patterson, Whitney Bodie, Brittany Bodie, Christa Bodie, and Kilani Bodie; seventeen great grandchildren; and sisters: Sarah Tompkins, Ann Johnson, Becky (Giles) Tomlin, Jane Pate, and Rita (Dave) Curenton. Funeral services will be Friday, December 2, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Valhalla Memorial Gardens.