Anita Louise Patterson MARTIN

Anita Louise Patterson MARTIN

Anita MARTIN Obituary

Published by Joseph B. McMillian Funeral Home - Blackstone on Nov. 5, 2009.
MARTIN, Anita Louise Patterson, 69, of Powhatan, Va., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by a son, Don R. Martin Jr. Anita is survived by her husband of 47 years, Don R. Martin; a daughter, Anne Townsend and her husband, Joey; grandson, Joel; and granddaughter, Jessi, all of Powhatan; a sister, Peggy Carlo (Frank) of Blackstone; three brothers, Stanley Patterson (Shirley) of Powhatan, Bobby Patterson (Carolyn), Dicky Patterson; and a special friend, Doris Patterson, all of Blackstone. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Road (Bus. Hwy. 460), Blackstone, Va. 23824. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Patterson Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes, Richmond Chapter, 10128-A W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Online condolences and registry available at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Mike Gunn

October 31, 2021

Anita is dearly missed. So many fond memories of such a kind and caring woman. Today's world could truly benefit from the uniting and caring character she exhibited throughout her life.

November 6, 2009

Anne, Joey, Joel and Jessi
I'm so sorry Anne to hear about your Mom. She was such a sweet person and so kind. I know from experience how hard this is and so do you. Let us know if you need anything. Love Terri, Dennis, Joshua and Mary

November 5, 2009

Dear Anna,
I am so sorry to here about your mother. I know what you are feeling. The love of family and friends will help you with your loss. All I can tell you is just remember the good times and the love that you had for her and the love that she had for you and your children.
Love,
Gail and Bev

Mike Gunn

November 5, 2009

Dear Don, Anne, grandkids, Peggy, Bobby, Stanley, Dicky, and ALL - So sorry to learn of Anita's passing. You all are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. Love, and God Bless - Mike

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