Patsy Darlene Patterson

Patsy Darlene Patterson, 71, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Friday February 7, 2025 in the comfort of her home. A Funeral Service to honor Patsy’s life and legacy will be held on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 12 PM at Vance Brooks Funeral Home 4048 Macon Rd., Columbus, Georgia 31907, with a committal service immediately after at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM to 12 PM on the same day. Flowers will be accepted, or donations can be made to https://www.cancer.org/donate.html

Patsy was born on May 12, 1953 in Tallassee, Alabama to parents John Thomas Clayton and Anna Louise Mason Clayton. She began working as a tool packer at JH Williams (now known as SnapOn) and continued there for over 15 years. Later, Patsy earned an associate degree and teaching certificate from Columbus Tech and then worked as a Paraprofessional for River Rd. Elementary School for 10 years. Patsy was widely known for her strong work ethic and her love for children 

 Throughout her life, Patsy loved to sing. She sang to her family at home, regularly accompanied her husband’s band--especially when they covered Patsy Cline tunes, and in later years thoroughly enjoyed singing karaoke. She loved dancing, laughing, and celebrating life whenever she had the opportunity. Patsy was a devoted wife to her husband Richard for almost 40 years, a wonderful mom and grandma, and a great friend. As a natural redhead, her personality was vibrant, and she was a dynamic presence wherever she went. Patsy was generous and selfless, putting others before herself right to the very end.

 In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Stephen Patterson Sr.; sisters Becky Stephens, Generia Appel, and Rita Brown; brother Donald Clayton; and stepsons William Patterson, Richard Patterson Jr., Timothy Patterson, and Mitchell Patterson.

 Patsy is survived by her daughters Becky Buckley, Susan Patterson Stanford (Steve), Mary King (Brian), and Kaylene Griffis (Sean); son Jason Patterson (Cynthia); stepson Patrick Patterson; sisters Marjorie Bumpous and Ann Inman; brothers Kenny Clayton and Billy Clayton; grandchildren Zack Patterson, Alex South, Hannah South, Avery Patterson, Eli Patterson; Grayson Patterson, Tessa Patterson, Dylan King, Ryan Collins, Ivy Collins, and Melanie Rosenbalm; and great-grandchildren Henry Patterson, Brooks Patterson, and Gabrielle Lewallen.