Patience Scales

1932 - 2020

Patience Scales obituary, 1932-2020, Pacifica, CA

Patience Scales

1932 - 2020

BORN

1932

DIED

2020

Patience Scales Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2020.
Patience Scales
March 11, 1932-September 15, 2020
Residence of Pacifica

Patience Scales a long time resident and renowned piano teacher of San Francisco. The founder and director of the Parade Of Youth at the Piano where she presented her students to the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House for their Annual recitals. She is Survived by the love of her life and soul mate Professor Charles M Hudspeth, Three sons; Richardo, Glenn(Jacquline) and Dan (Brenda) Scales which she called her greatest legacy. Visitation: Thursday, October 15, from 3-7PM, Funeral Services Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10AM both services at Third Baptist Church -- 1399 McAllister St. in San Francisco, CA.
Entombement to follow at Italian Cemetery, Colma.
Services Entrusted to
Dan Scales at Alta Vista
107 W.8th Street,
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone (925) 439-5922
[email protected]

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October 5, 2025

Dr. Hollis Pierce-Jenkins posted to the memorial.

July 20, 2025

Blanca Silva posted to the memorial.

October 4, 2022

Bibi posted to the memorial.

Dr. Hollis Pierce-Jenkins

October 5, 2025

Mrs. Scales was a pillar of the creative community. She inspired many African American youth to explore music and she was a champion of excellence. Her recitals were an annual event where music was showcased with pride. Mrs. Scales was also a member of Cosmopolitan Baptist Church and Ricardo was the Minister of Music for many years. She planted the seeds of music to many and I can only imagine the lives she changed during her journey in this life.

Blanca Silva

July 20, 2025

My condolences to Ms. patience Scales, I was her caregiver.

Bibi

October 4, 2022

May she continue to Rest In Heaven with God, creating Harmonies in her Piano Garden.
Amen,
Bibi Adell

Tanya Lynn Johnson-Thornton

October 6, 2021

The Johnson family sends their heart felt condolences. We love the Scale family, our prayers are lifted up.

October 16, 2020

To: Dan Scales & the Dan Scales Family,
My condolences to you,sir, and to the rest of your family at the loss of your mother. This is an unfortunate, but inevitable, circumstance that I have also experienced. My prayers go up for you and for all those who mourn the loss of Sis. Patience Scales, and it is my hope that the grief that you must be experiencing will be assuaged by the passing of time.

Sincerely,
James Preston Page Jr.

Diane Barnes

October 16, 2020

Patience Scales or BABYJOE as my husband REMOUS BARNES called her was a beautiful and gracious as well as prestigious woman. She lived a full and blessed life.. My husband really adored her. He had a special long visit with her before his passing with first cousin James Barnes. I wish all of the family condolences. God be with you all. I could not attend because of health issues. My thoughts in spirit are with you all.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Larryett Anderson

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Hollis Pierce-Jenkins

October 13, 2020

Peace and blessings to the Scales family. Your mother was a pillar of the Lakeview community and a foundation of the arts to black children. She celebrated the arts and allowed our children to showcase their talents in the Opera House, a space often reserved for the San Francisco elite. She planted the seed of excellence in our children that they were diamonds in the rough. She nurtured their spirits and inspired many to greatness. Her living spirit will live forever. May she Rest In Peace. Hollis Pierce-Jenkins

Josephine Robinson

October 13, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
your mother live a good life I will keep the family in my pray.
My son Michael and I was students.

Gradean Jenkins Griffin

October 11, 2020

To Ricky, Danny and Glenn. My deepest condolences to you all. God bless you. Gradean

Gradean Jenkins Griffin

October 11, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Minister Ronnie Spruill

October 11, 2020

My Prayers n Condolences to this lovely Family the Scales Family may Gods Comfort continue to Bless you all during this Breavement time Ms Patrice Scales your Legacy remains Gone but Never Forgotton

Lavella Benton

October 11, 2020

She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. I wish I had the privilege of meeting her. But I believe I met her through you and your music Ricardo. To Create you with her Legacy of music is a blessing!! My condolences to the family once again and God bless you. I have been and will continue to pray for the entire Scales family!

Ms. Dee

October 10, 2020

Thank you Madame Scales, for your weekly visits to Sheridan Elementry in the mid-sixties - you put me bbn on the path to piano lessons - Heaven received it's most precious pianist - play, play on Madame

Larryett Anderson

October 10, 2020

Rickey, Glen&Danny, God Bless you All..
Stay strong for each other. Mom’s resting in her eternal home. Patience is a virtue...
That was your Mom......Thank you Mrs Scales for you insight your guidance and instruction. Now rest

Dee

October 10, 2020

Although we never finished my reading the personal insight I received from you Ms. Scales. Was so profound and direction realized just how Special you were your warmth and contagious smile makes everyone feel at home immediately!

I miss talking to you rest in Peace the boys will be just fine on their own!
Job well done!

Dee

Deirdre Sanders

October 10, 2020

Although we never finished my reading the personal insight I received from you Ms. Scales. Was so profound and direction realized just how Special you were your warmth and contagious smile makes everyone feel at home immediately!

I miss talking to you rest in Peace the boys will be just fine on their own!
Job well done!

Dee

Ricardo Scales

October 10, 2020

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