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WILLIE PATTON Obituary

Willie Marie Patton Apr. 3, 1919 - Mar. 12, 2011 At 11:10pm. March 12, 2011 Willie Marie Patton peacefully left this world to be with her father in Heaven. Willie was a member of AME Methodist Church for over sixty-five years. She died of age-related causes at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband James Patton Sr., her grandson Brian Livingston, stepdaughter Curtiss Goodson, and sister Mary Alice Shorter. She is survived by her son Joseph Patton, two stepsons, Lenzy Patton and James Patton, Jr. (Denver, CO), three daughters, Elaine Christopher, Geraldine Jones (Charles), and Debra Randolph (John), 21 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved brother-in-law Rev. Roosevelt Shorter. Celebration of life will be in the Mountain View Valley Chapel on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 12:00pm. Viewing March 18, 2011 3:00pm - 9:00pm. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 16, 2011.

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Geraldine Mclean

March 23, 2011

To the Patton family:
I just found out about your mother; if I had know I would have been their to support the family, will pary for all of you, only God can fill the empty place in your heart. Hang on to the good time you had with her, and hold on to God he will carry you through.

Joseph Miller, Sr

March 17, 2011

May God Bless the entire Patton Family in this time of sorrow. Always remember to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him.He shall make your path straight.
Joseph Miller Sr, Mom Shannon and Family

Mary Allen

March 16, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family. I remember Mrs. Patton as being quiet and dignified. She lived a long life and hopefully, that will be a consolation to all. Blessings

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