Mrs. Joyce Patterson, 81 of Jackson, GA passed March 7, 2019. She was born in Marion, NC on August 6, 1937 to Joseph and Jeanette Barrier Poole. Joyce owned and operated the "local hangout" Tastee Freeze in Stockbridge and ended her career with First State Bank in Stockbridge. She loved her family and friends, traveling and camping in their motorhome. Joyce was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Stockbridge. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Raymond Patterson, Sr., son Chuck (Elizabeth) Patterson of Barnesville, daughter, Kim (David) Gossett of Jackson, daughter Tamera Patterson of Pensacola, FL, son Terry (Jeanette) Patterson of Jackson, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Haisten Funerals and Cremations, www.haistenfunerals.com 770-914-8833