Vida Patterson

She is survived by her son, Jerry Patterson (Phyllis); grandchildren, Scotty Patterson (Tina), Candy Byrd (Jeff), Brandy Willis, and Tammy Patterson; and great-grandchildren, Jasmin Gardner (Justin), Krista Patterson, Zane Patterson (Ashley), Jerra Castleberry (Corey), Cass Patterson (Erica), Jacob Willis (Katie), and Carmen Willis. Vida was also blessed with great-great-grandchildren, Kaven, Walker, Macy, Jayden, Grey, Everlee, Jagger, Maddox, Yance, Kason, Cooper, Ella, Breyer, and Kohen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Patterson; her son, Randy Patterson; her grandson, Yancey Patterson; and great-great-grandchildren, Ryker Gardner and Ridge Gardner.

A visitation will be held on February 19, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, located at 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama, 35150. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Mt Ararat Rd., Ashland, AL.

Serving as pallbearers will be Zane Patterson, Cass Patterson, Jacob Willis, Willie Baker, Tommy Reaves, and Greg Denney.

Vida's memory will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.

Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL will direct the services.