G-ma, where do I begin? 
Looking through old pics & I noticed something ... There's not really a whole lot of pics of me & u together, which is unfortunate, but I guess when I was younger u were the 1 taking the pics, more recently it was me taking all of the pics/videos, & in between I was never around. I'd be lying if I said it didn't affect me to not be around for so long, it's something that I regret every day. The 1 thing that I can say though is that I WAS around when u needed me THE MOST &  I'm ok with that today. I may have missed out on a lot of important events & get togethers, but I can say with a sense of pride that when u needed me I WAS there to help take care of u I just didn't expect it to go so quick. I was hoping u'd make it to 100 yrs old, but that just didn't happen. But I was able to spend the last few yrs taking care of u, showing u all of my aerial silks & pole videos, which I feel entertained u. And I don't know if I showed u those to entertain u or to make u proud of the person I am becoming, but either way I feel u enjoyed them. 
By the way I finally got to learn that move u always talked about on the silks where u hung from your ankles. Our instructor just so happened to teach us that the day after u passed, did u have something to do w/that? 🤔 
Anyway even though I had missed out on a lot I hope that I at least made up for it a little bit at the end by proving to u how much I loved u. I loved u to the point of doing all those things that not many are built to withstand ... & I did it gladly because u were my g-ma & I didn't want u to be uncomfortable in a facility. I'm a firm believer that everything in your life prepares u for things that happen later in life. I feel that working as a CNA & w/the elderly prepared me to be able to be there for u. I just wish it would've been for longer, but even if u would have lived to be 100 it still would have never been enough time 😥 I love u g-ma 'til we meet again ♥️

Grandma and “her girls”, as she would say, enjoying a day out.

Grandma loved sitting on the deck looking out at the lake. I loved all the long talks we shared❤️

Grandma living her best life. She was always ready for the next adventure.

Grandma loved that hat.  We were boating and had stoped for gas and the owner ran down to the dock just to give her that hat. She was all smiles:)

Dear Grandma,
Christmas is a few weeks away; the world seems so quiet without you here. I miss baking Christmas cookies with you, going to look at the Christmas lights while sipping hot chocolate, and listening to Christmas music. I miss our domino games.
I miss our late-night talks at the lake and how you always insisted on chocolate cake and Pepsi. I miss watching the deep connection between you, Ava, and Olivia. I’m so grateful they had the opportunity to be so close with their great-grandma.
I miss waking up to find you and Ava sound asleep on the deck, the two of you having woken long before the sun. I miss the hours of games you played with Olivia, the countless tea parties you shared with the girls, and the little treats you’d sneak to them when you thought no one was watching. I miss walking into a room and seeing all three of you snuggled up, reading nursery rhymes together. The love you gave us, each of us, is unforgettable 
I miss our family trips to Florida, the adventures you embraced with such joy, and the hundreds of photos you took so we’d never forget a moment. Every handmade treasure you gave us meant so much then—but now they feel sacred.
I miss your spark, your spunk, your passion for life. I miss your love of shoes (which the girls and I definitely inherited), your flair for fashion, the perfect pair of earrings, and, of course, your lipstick.
Most of all, I miss how deeply connected we were. You and I could understand each other even when no one else could. I think about you every single day, and I feel such sadness; not for you, but for me, for the loss of not having you here. And I know you would understand that without me having to explain a thing.
I know you’re in heaven, living your best life, catching up with everyone you love. And that makes me smile.
You always said I was one of a kind; but the truth is, I’m like you. And that is one of the greatest gifts you could have ever given me.
I will miss you always and forever.
Love,
Jennifer

Me and mom on her birthday when I was a teen at home.

Me and mom at the Lake of the Ozarks. We both love to travel.

Me and mom at the Fox Theater.  She loved it, and so did I.

so sorry to hear of your moms passing, we have so many good memories of her, we ate thanksgiving dinner at your house for so many years, she would always make about 30 pies, always asking what your favorite was, so she could make  you one to take home after dinner, and she could make the best turkey dressing ever, she could sew better than anyone too, she had so many good qualities, those were the days we will miss, she will be sorely missed by everyone that knew her, so sorry for your loss
shirley black and family

I spent most of my teen years at your house,you were the best cook ever, and to this day your pickled vegetables are my favorite snack. I remember Jeanne and I going to school one day, and  when we came back you had redone her whole room, painting the walls and everything. I don’t think there was much you couldn’t do. I’ll miss and love you forever,look forward to seeing you again.

My mom……How do I pick a story to describe her? She was such a strong lady. Growing up she took care of everything and everybody.  From canning and making our clothes, to taking care of her relatives taking them to the doctor’s or store. She would even pick people up to take them to vote if they didn’t have a ride. She was a good cook, baker, painter, crafter, quilter etc. There wasn’t much she couldn’t do. She had a voice that would carry over everyone else’s. When we were young kids playing down the street (before cell phones), she would yell for us to come home, and we would hear her. She never had a problem with voicing her opinions. When I was a kid in school I made straight A’s on my report card. Most parents would be happy, but she went to the school to complain to the principal that they weren’t giving me hard enough work. One time I threw a piece of trash out of the car window, and she slammed her brakes on and told me to go pick it up! She always loved to travel, and you would just ask her to go, and she wouldn’t even care where, she would just say yes. She always had to match her outfits with her jewelry and lipstick. And shoes! She had more shoes than anyone I knew. She had boxes of shoes marked by colors. I will forever miss her, and the world is a sadder place with her not in it. I love you mom.

Mom,

I’m so glad that you didn’t have to spend one day in a nursing home and I got to spend each and everyday with you.  Thank God Sheri was able to help take care of you without her I don’t know if I would have been able to keep you out of the nursing home.  Like Sheri always said you need a whole team to take care of your needs.  The hardest think was to figure what to feed you.  Don’t we wish someone would have told us we could have sweets, ice cream or anything we wanted.
I remember how you lit up when the grand kids would come over to help put you in bed.  Tinsley and Blakely always had to help by making your ice water and cleaning your dentures.  Tinny would go turn your light on in your room while Blakely would give you you medicine with a stern voice “Grandma take medicine now!”  But you would just smile and take your medicine.  I wish you would have smiled and done that for me, I guess they are cuter than me.  Brody and Teddy help a lot by weed eating and trimming your brushes in your garden.  We all know how much you loved your garden and flowers.  They also helped to pick up sticks in your yard. 
What I am going to miss most is the way you always know how to do anything.  If I wanted to know how to do a crochet stitch or repair a roof, you could always get me started.  You always knew how to sew anything, do any kind of craft, gardening and canning fruit and vegetables, or anything to repair/fix something in the house.  The most important thing you taught all of us is that if you made a mistake, you had to fix it before going on.  At least it would be done right!
I know you are up in heaven visiting everyone who went before you.  I’m sure you will be watching over all of us and making sure that we continue to do what is right.  Give Daddy a big kiss from me and don’t fight with him (I’m sure he didn’t want a divorce Ha-ha).  I will forever miss you and daddy.  

Love you with all my heart

Sharon

Christmas at grandma's with the family was always so fun... and loud once we started playing games! She was always so happy to be surrounded by family.

This was a fun day. Mom and I took grandma to Summerset Lake. She sunned on the beach- it was a beautiful day. I took a wrong turn leaving out of there, and we wound up driving around the whole community and made our way to the dam. Grandma didn't mind the detour though. She always liked being out and about.

Grandma loved these flowers that Sam and I bought her for her birthday. I picked out the best smelling, prettiest bouquet for her.

This was a weekend at Jenny and Rickie's condo at the Lake of the Ozarks. I loved all of our vacations and weekend getaways with grandma.

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Madeline Marie Patterson

May 29, 1933 – October 22, 2025

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