Ethel Grace Patterson

Arthur and Laura Lathrop Minton, She graduated from Alexander High School in Alexander, NY in 1948, then married her next door neighbor and high school sweetheart, Jack Patterson. Jack and Pat were childhood pals and theygrew up together.

As was the custom back in those post-war days, she was married in the basement of the Methodist Church, in a borrowed wedding dress from her sister-in-law, Jean Patterson.

Jack and Pat moved frequently and each child was born in a different state. Colleen in Batavia, NY, Susan in Newport, Rhode Island, Shawn in Tucson, Arizona and Jackie in Arlington, Texas, where they

made their roots as their family expanded to grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great grandchildren,

Pat was an excellent stenographer, using shorthand and then typing her notes into letters and legal briefs. At her last position, before she retired, she worked at Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in Dallas on many high profile cases, and was very proud of her security clearance,

Pat was crafty and enjoyed sewing, macrame and crochet. And she even sewed her daughter Susan's wedding dress.

Pat was proceeded in death by her sisters, Milly and Dorothy, her husband of 59 years, Jack, her daughter, Soozi, her son, Shawn, her great, great grandson, Jackson and her son-in-law Ted Pyles.

Pat had a beautiful smile and anyone who met her, loved her. Holiday gatherings were always a special time when Jack and Pat were in attendance, Pat lived a full life until the end and was loved by her family, friends and the beloved staff at Morada Senior Living, where Pat was known to play games and puzzles, enjoy live entertainment and visiting with her fellow residents,

Pat is survived by her children: Colleen Pyles, Jackie and husband, Maurice Blankenship. Daughter-in-law Liz Scott. Son-in-law, Dale Landrum.

Grandchildren: Bryan Williams and wife Angelique. Noel Williams and wife Amy. Kalah Blankenship and Jordan, Beau Blankenship and wife Manall, Sierra Blankenship and Mario, Chelsea Landrum and husband Gary, Josh Landrum and wife Erica, Noah Landrum and wife Sarah, Jonah Landrum and wife Brooke, Monte Scott and wife Rachael.

Great Grandchildren: Trey Cochran, Pierce, Bailey, Maddie Williams. Abby,Caleb and Cole Williams,

Charlie and Natalie Scott, Aaron Stephens, Layla and Adelyn Landrum, Jackson, Isabella and Caleb Landrum, Lily Landrum

Great great grandchildren: Jordin and Journey Cochran, Haydn and Benjamin Williams. Caleb Scott

Service will be held at Morada Assisted Living, 225 W Pleasant Run Rd. Cedar Hill, Tx 75104 April 13 at 2PM

Please wear BRIGHT AND CHEERY CLOTHES...Mom would have loved that!