Beverly Ann Patterson, 79, of Richardson, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Nevada City, California, to Wesley and Helen (Provine) Williams, and was raised in Antioch, California.

Beverly met her husband, Kenneth Patterson, at the age of 16 while attending high school. She was a 1959 graduate of Antioch High School; and went on to see and explore the world as a Navy wife. Beverly and Kenneth lived all over the United States and in Turkey before finally moving to Texas, where they have spent the past 30 years.

Beverly was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading and genealogy. She enjoyed helping people, volunteering at the City of Richardson Library and C.C. Young Senior Center teaching computer applications. As a Navy wife, she proved she was an independent woman and devoted mother who could do anything. She had a generous and kind heart, and a deep love for her family and friends. Beverly will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Wesley Williams. Beverly is survived by her husband, Kenneth Patterson; daughter and son-in-law, Laura & Clint Campbell of Windsor, Connecticut; son, Todd Patterson of Dallas; mother, Helen Williams of Antioch, California; sister, LuAnn Williams of Antioch, California; and sister-in-law, Alice Beede of Antioch, California.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2pm at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, 7990 President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, TX 75252. Graveside services will be held in her hometown of Antioch, CA in April. Memorial donations may be made to the North Texas Food Bank, 3677 Mapleshade Ln, Plano, TX 75075 or at ntfb.org.