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Loretta Patterson Obituary
Loretta Vown Shealy Patterson born in Madison, FL on November 26, 1935 to Mary Hayes Shealy and Drayton Benjamin Shealy, and she passed away at her home of almost 60 years at age of 75 on Friday, May 20, 2011. Before getting sick, she was an active member of the Archer Baptist Church for most of her life except for a period of living in Chiefland and being very involved with the Concord Baptist Church. As a young woman, she served as a waitress at the "Top of the Hill Restaurant" back in the early 1950's and then worked as a stay at home wife, mother and worked side by side with her husband on their 120 acre farm in the sand hills of Levy County for many years. After her children grew up she went to work part-time as a seamstress. She worked for Sears, Penny's, Burdines, and finally she retired from Macy's when her health demanded. She loved gardening and seeing her flowers bloom. Most of all she loved her family, friends, and just a simple life with her and her husband.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ernest (Kayo) Leon Patterson, Sr., son-Ernest L. Patterson, Jr. (Trina) and daughter, Rose Marea Rao (Krishna). Also she has 5 grandchildren-Ryan, Michael, Kristina, Lane and Bailey. She was the oldest of her siblings: Bobby (deceased) & (Vivian) Shealy, Gainesville; Patricia (Rev. Cecil) Bush, Jesup, GA; Carlton (Penny) Shealy, Lake Butler; Carolyn (Mack) Vlacos, Gainesville; Charles (Charlene) Shealy, Columbus, GA; and Danny Shealy, Gainesville; with numerous nieces and nephews. Her Uncle, A.D. Shealy, Adel, GA and her husband's aunt, Jimmie C. Sapp, Raleigh, FL which has been her lifelong close relative and best friend.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24th from 6-8 pm at Knauff Funeral Home. Services will be at the funeral home at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 25th with Rev. Cecil Bush, Dr. James Jackson, and Rev. Paul Coleman officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Orange Hill Cemetery and then a reception at First Baptist Church of Archer.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home-Williston.
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Charlotte Shealy
May 25, 2011
Sorry I couldn't be there with the family during this time. I love you all very much and we will all miss her. She was always loving and had a smile for everyone.
Annetta McCloud
May 24, 2011
I worked with Ms. Loretta at Burdines some years ago. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met while working there. She showed me some techniques in the art of being a seamtress and a good person. She was a true woman of God. God bless you.
May 23, 2011
Dear Rosemarea:
Sorry to hear the news of your mom.She was always very pleasant whenever we visited you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May her soul rest in peace.
Shyamala and Vithal Kusuma
Susan Lightbody
May 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss,
Michael Robinson
May 23, 2011
We'll miss Loretta. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort go to you, Kayo, Grandmama, Rose Marea, Ernest, and the rest of the family. May you take comfort in the love and encouragement of your friends and family and the good memories of Loretta.
teresa bush-brigmond
May 23, 2011
Uncle Kayo, Rose Maria, Ernest, all 5 grandchildren, brothers and sisters, and to all family and friends of Aunt Loretta, I am so sorry of our loss. Aunt Loretta's beauty, talent, passion, respect, kindness and love, is a quality that she lived her life by true example and I am so thankful for the wonderful memories and so proud to say this was an amazing Aunt of mine. Unfortunately, because of the many miles of distance, I am unable to be with you all, but do pray for comfort for each of us. I love the Shealy family!
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