Born July 24, 1930 in Robeson County, NC, Mathie was a daughter of the late Samuel and Bessie Davis. She was a graduate of Kings Business College. In addition to her parents, Mathie was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lloyd B. Patterson, Sr., and sister, Myrtle Lee Davis.
She is survived by three sons, Benny Patterson of Charlotte, Samuel Patterson and wife, Angela, of Matthews and Wayne Patterson and wife, Trina, of Harrisburg; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am Thursday, October 24, at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, with her funeral immediately following at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. A committal service will be held 3:00 pm Thursday in Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Lumberton, NC.