Faye Bodie Patterson, age 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was a loving mother and grandmother. In her career, she worked as a paralegal for 20 years at First Horizon. Faye was also a youth minister for 15 years in Memphis. She will remain in the hearts of all who knew her as a loving, caring and funny wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and lifelong friend.
Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Edna Bodie; sister, Janet Davis; and brother, Terry Bodie.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wendle Patterson; son, Darin Patterson (Sharon); daughter, Tami Vick (Alan); grandchildren, DJ Patterson, McKenzie Patterson and Taylor Vick; and sister, Judy Bodie.
Faye approached life with unmatched strength, a positive attitude, infectious smile and unrelenting grace and poise. Her many lifelong friendships are a testament to the love, laughter, and encouragement she always gave to others.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Patterson family.
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