Karen Kay Patterson, age 71, of Gadsden, Alabama passed away on Friday April 5, 2019. Funeral Service will be at 3pm Monday April 8, 2019 at Cove Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 1pm until the hour of service. Rev. Bob Harris and Rev. Craig Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be at Crestwood Cemetery. Collier Butler Funeral Home will direct services.
Karen's life centered around, God, her church, and her family. She was a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church and had worked in the nursery for about 50 years. She was known also for always having snacks for the Children. She was a NASCAR racing and Alabama Football Fan. She was also an avid follower of the weather. Karen loved everyone and never failed to let each person know that they were loved by both words and deeds. She took joy in giving from her heart.
Karen is survived by; sister Donna P. Bone, sister Joan (John) Smith, sister Penny Witcher and sister-in-law Kayla Patterson; nieces, Connie Lowman, Suzanne (Mike) Beggs, Chandler Witcher, Courtney Smith, Tiffany Clair Witcher; nephews Richard (Amy) Bone, Nick Patterson, Patrick Patterson; and Several great nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by; mother Sadie Rodgers Patterson and father Thomas Patterson; brother Mark Russell Patterson; nephew John David Smith IV.
Pallbearers will be Richard Bone, Nick Patterson, Patrick Patterson, Dax Lowman, Taylor Beggs, John Smith, and Baye DeFranco.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collier-butler.com for the Patterson family.
