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Alease Audrey Jones Patterson
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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eli amy morris morris
February 14, 2009
we love you god bless your family we no that you and mrs jones are walking together in heaven godbless your family.
Jacqueline Lewis
February 11, 2009
I remember Mrs Patterson as Mrs. Jones, my teacher @ Armstrong High School. What a great teacher she was ! Nobody like her, she was unique. I saw her again several years later with Mom by her side everytime. Mother was her best friend, I remember those words. She always had a smile on face, what a cheerful person I will never forget her. She was one of the best teachers I have ever had! God Blessed you with an angel until He was ready to call her home. Bless you and family Mr. Patterson
Yvonne Jasper- Brown
February 9, 2009
Dear Phillip & Family,
My sincere sympathy from all of us. May you find solace in knowing that God is our Comforter and fond memories of Alease will last forever.
Yvonne Jasper -Brown[,AHS CLASS,1954] & Family
Min. Michael Thomas & family
February 8, 2009
To the family, our heartfelt sympathy is extended to you. Mrs. Audrey Patterson will be missed.
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Delores Garland
February 8, 2009
Mr. Patterson, I am deeply sadened to hear about the death of your beloved wife. ait is such a joy to have known her and 5that infectious smile that was always a part of her persona. I shall keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless!
Battinto Batts
February 8, 2009
To the Patterson Family:
With Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved One.
Music Ministry - Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Wilbur Page
February 8, 2009
May the blessings be bountiful and fulfill your every need at this time.
Wilbur and Irene Page
Ray Clemons
February 8, 2009
To the family, our heartfelt sympathy is extended to you. Mrs. Patterson was a big supporter of me during my Police Academy Training. Mrs. Patterson also had an encouraging word everytime she saw me. She will be greatly missed by my wife and myself.
Sincerely,
Ray & Shaye Clemons
Mrs. Audrey Cummings-Johnson
February 8, 2009
To The Family,
Mrs. Alease Audrey Jones Patterson's life was a testament for us. She made an impact on the teaching profession as she paved the way for many of us to adapt her style to pattern teaching careers.
Along with many of her former students from Armstrong High School
we are so thankful to have had the opportunity to be taught by a "Great Teacher."
She may be gone from this realm, but her essence still remains.
Ruby Anderson
February 7, 2009
To the Family of Ms. Alease,
Ms. Alease will always have a special place in our hearts as she has touched us all. As she would always reply, "I am fine, I refuse to do otherwise". We love you and will miss you.
Your family from West End Hair II,
Ruby, Kathy, Jermaine, Pat, Margaret, Stella, Michelle and LaVonda.
Mollette Lewis
February 7, 2009
To The Family of Mrs. Patterson,
I too will miss Mrs. Patterson. She had a way about her that was truly unique and one of a kind. She was very encouraging and supportive to me when I was a student in college. She was responsible for me getting my first stint at substituting in the Richmond Public Schools back in the '90s. I will miss seeing her unique style of worship on Sunday mornings - she would start out in her seat, but before the service was over, would end up all the way in the front of the church greeting other parishioners as she made her way there and back.
I will miss her "Woo Who" exclamations during worship services and at choir rehearsals whenever something was said that she was in agreement with, which initially were very annoying, but later became a constant, because it was simply a part of her. I will miss asking the question, "How are you doing today?" and her response, "Oh, I am doing great, I refuse to do otherwise".
Oh, what I would give to hear those expressions just one more time, but God has bigger plans for you now. You are in a place where you can march, shout and sing as much as you would like and not have to worry about the opinions and comments of anyone.
Rest In Peace and Know that you and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
Love,
Mollette Y. Lewis
Aldenette Griffin
February 7, 2009
To the Family:
Audrey became weary and Psalm 121 was her confort, I can see her know,"I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord".
Our beloved Audrey will be missed, for she touched so many lives in so many ways.
Find confort in knowing that Audrey is now with her Heavenly Father, in that great choir in the sky,
singing, "It is well with my soul".
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
February 7, 2009
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
ANGELA,DONNESHA BROWN
February 6, 2009
TO MR.PHILLIP AND FAMILY, MOTHER PATTERSON MY HEART IS BROKEN, IT IS HARD TO SAY GOOD BYE TO A SWEET AND MOST PRECIOUS PERSON WHOM I MET IN THE WHOLE WORLD.MS.PATTERN WAS A GREAT PERSON IN MY LIFE AND MY DAUGHTER {DONNESHA} LIFE.MS.PATTERSON I'M GONNA MISS YOUR PHONE CALL'S AND MR .PHILLIP SAYING HELLO IN THE BACK GROUND.MS.PATTERSON WAS A MOTHER TO ALL OF US @F.U.B.C.
I WILL NEVER GET PSALM 121.YOU WERE TRULY A INSPIRATIOIN IN MY LIVE,YOU WERE A WOMAN OF GOD,I GONNA MISS ALL YOUR PRAYERS WE HAVE ON THE PHONE AN ALL THE LAUGHING.I JUST CAN'T STOP WRITING MS.PATTERSON I COULD WRITE A BOOK OF HOW SWEET YOU ARE. I AM DEEPLY SAD I JUST CAN'T STOP CRYING.I NO YOU WOULD WONT THAT .BUT, TO LOSE A SWEET PERSON LIKE YOU I NO WE ANI'T HERE TO STAY.BUT A MOTHER'S LOVE IS THE MOST PRECIOUS AND FORGIVING COMMODITY THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER,EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE TIMES IN LIFE WHEN YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND.BUT ONCE THE SEURITY OF A MOTHER'S LOVE IS ONLY MEMORABLE BY HER ABSENCE,THEN IS THE TIME TO REFLECT AND REMEMBER HOW FORTUNATE WE WERE TO HAVE HAD A PERSON OF SUCH IMPACT ON OUR LIVES.SO LET'S TAKE THE TIME TO REFLECT,REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET THE STRONG AND NECESSARY ROLE{ MOTHER PATTERSON} PLAY IN ALL OF OUR LIVES.DONNESHA WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU SAID TO HER ABOUT COLLEGE SHE'S GONNA FINISH TO THE END.MR.PHILLIP I NO IT IS HARD BUT,WE ALL GONNA MET HER AT THE GOLDEN GATES OF HEAVEN.SINGING, [MAY THE WORK I DONE SPEAK FOR ME].I LOVE YOU MS.PATTERSON,I'M MISSING YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE ON YOUR WARM HUGS.IT NOT GONNA FEEL RIGHT WITH OUT YOU AT F.U.B.C BECAUSE YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND AN IT IS NO ONE LIKE YOU YOU ARE TRULY A WOMAN OF GOD.
Ethel Dandridge
February 6, 2009
As I reflect back on the time I have known Mother Patterson it brings a smile to my face. I had the pleasure of meeting Mother many years ago when she attended the Gospel Music Workshop of America sessions that took place every year around the end of February. I remember her pleasant smile and lovely voice. I would have never guess that when I attended the First Union Baptist Church that I would see her smiling face.I became accustom to hearing her sing " It Is Well With My Soul". On one of our visits to see her we sang that song and she sang with us. I pray that as time goes by that when you hear that song that it will bring joy to your soul as it did to hers.
brenda williams
February 6, 2009
To The Family of Mrs. Patterson:
I will miss her so much. I didn't talk to her much but thought of her a lot. I loved both her and her mother. I was once a member of the First Union Baptist Church and song on the choir with ms. p and was on the youth usher board with her mother. I will miss them both. She was always an inspiration to me growing up. My prayers are certainly with you. Brenda Lewis Williams
Tarsha Brown
February 6, 2009
To The Family
A Poem For Mrs. Patterson
What a wonderful woman we pay tribute to. Who was very faithful, and so true. To the encouraging words you always gave me "Beloved" I'll miss you but now you are free. I know you are in Heaven where the streets are gold. Just dancing and singing "It Is Well With My Soul." Thank you for the legacy you've left, as we continue our run. And I will never forget your favorite scripture "Psalm 121."
Love You Weldon,Tarsha, Taja, Tre, and Breezy
Lena Burrell
February 5, 2009
To the Family:
I will truly miss Mrs. Patterson, she was not only a dear friend, but also my high school teacher, she would always say proudly of her students, whenever she introduced them as "This is one of my students". She was truly an inspiration to me when I joined the First Union Baptist Church. She and her mother would sit together in front of me each Sunday. There will now be two empty seats before me in Church, but two seats filled in Heaven. Mrs. Patterson, thank you for being the kind of teacher who cared about her student's academic and spirtitual well being. I will always Love you.
Lena Burrell and Evon Simmons and the Kids.
Francine Singleton
February 5, 2009
The Family:
May the love of family & friends around you help you through the most difficult days ahead.
Audrey will be greatly missed.
Love,
Angie,Tenika,&Ranisha Ketter-Jones
February 5, 2009
You have been such an inspiration to me and my girls,we will always love you,and remeber the wonderful woman of god you was.If I didnt learn anything else from you,I learned that it is well worth my soul. And that no matter what I go thru, all of my help cometh from the lord!
Lisa Janes
February 4, 2009
Words cannot describe the love I will always have for Mrs. Patterson. She was one of my faithful supporters when I entered seminary. I remember our Bible study moments. During our prayer and praise time, Mrs. Patterson would get up and say,"Beloved, turn with me to Psalm 121...if you have it say amen, if not say, Audrey wait." Then like a biblical scholar she would exegete the text, breaking it down. Finally she would sing the song that was, is and shall be her clarion call to the rest of us on earth, "It Is Well With My Soul". Mrs. Patterson, thank you for being authentic in everything you did. You are and will always be a true original. She was a gifted teacher and a true humanitarian of the divine order. Mrs. Patterson, when you see Ms. Jones tell her that "I am still dancing and now I will continue to dance for you."
May the Lord God continue to be with the family of Mrs. Patterson. Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Lisa R. Janes and the Janes Family
Lloyd & Lamont Brydie
February 4, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Stacie Wiggins-Hunter
February 4, 2009
There are so many words that can describe Mother Patterson. To hear her say "Beloved" would bring a smile to my face. She was such a sincere woman who loved to love children. Children made her happy. Children playing, children laughing, children praying, children singing, children just being children ... she loved being in their presence. Right now I have to "look to the hills from whence cometh my help all of my help comes from Lord ..." Mother Patterson you will definitely be missed! A love like Mother Patterson's CANNOT be matched nor simulated. She was a designer's original! When I received word of her HOMEGOING on this side, I believe that her mother and others whom she loved was awaiting her as the guest of honor for her HOMECOMING on the other side!!! I believe this whole heartedly because when the tears began to spill over, I heard her voice clarion clear say, "IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!" Since it was well with her soul, it is well with my soul! I love you Mother Patterson. My prayers are with your family.
Beverly & Brian Harvey & The Hunt Family
February 4, 2009
There is an Angel in Heaven. What a beautiful, kind hearted, loving person Mrs. Patterson was. She was just like her mother Mrs. Alease Jones. She had a special place in heart for children. We will miss her saying "beloved". We know she is with God now, but she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Mrs. Patterson, Rest in Peace.
Deborah Earley
February 4, 2009
To Sam and Family, May God grant you and your family peace and comfort during your time of breavement. So sorry for your lost.
Alice,Charmane,Adonjae Harris,Cunningham
February 4, 2009
there's Peace and Calm in the 23rd Psalm With the Lord as your Shepard you have all that you need, for if you follow in his footsteps wherever He may lead,He will guard and guide and keep ya'll in his loving care and comfort. And keep you in perfect peace.
May the Lord be Ya'll comforter,in this time. She will truly be missed.
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