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Ann Myricks
November 17, 2025 | Merrillville, IN | Friend
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Iritha R. Patterson
Aug 26, 1940 - Nov 8, 2025
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Aunt Rose, I will never forget you and will always treasure the time I spent with you.
Yvette Harris
November 17, 2025 | Macedonia, OH | Family
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I offer my sincerest heartfelt condolences to Tanya and the entire family. I will forever remember the moment that I was welcomed into the family and meeting Your Mom seemed as if we'd known each other for years. Leroy and Tanya I'm sorry but as we all know she's in paradise shaking hands with the elders. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. ❤
Eunice Foley
November 15, 2025 | Merrillville, IN | Friend
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Sorry for your loss
Kimberly Brumfield
November 14, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | Friend
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The Mounia family offers their condolences with the passing of your precious loved one. We are keeping each of you lifted in love and prayer.
Latinda Finch
November 14, 2025 | Friend
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To the Patterson and Moreland family which I call my family been knowing this family since they came to Gary but knew the rest for more we grew up on the same street 26 th Madison St Mrs Rose was always so sweet so sorry for her loss praying for her children and siblings my deepest condolences I want you guys to lean on to God's understanding and he will direct your path I know it's hard but just trust and believe that God will not put too much on you that you cannot bear to the family from...
Ernestine Strickland
November 14, 2025 | Zionsville, IN
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow you have my deepest sympathy Rose was a beautiful woman and it was fun being around her you will truly be missed
Cathy King
November 14, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend
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My aunt rose will forever live in my heart and my prayers goes out to my family i love all of you guys and girls GOD BLESS YOU all i have nothing but beautiful memories about my aunty
James Harris
November 13, 2025 | Dover, PA | Family
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Rose’s mom and my mom Nellie Prescott were best friends for years so I was around the family very often. She had such a sweet loving spirit. I remember so many times going to various churches to hear her and her cousin Verscel and Mr Eddie sing.My brothers and I send our love We are so very sorry for your loss.
Joan Prescott-Taylor
November 13, 2025 | Philadephia, PA | Friend
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Obituary
Iritha's Obituary
Iritha Rose Patterson was born August 26, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel and Mary Morland, she was the oldest of six children. She was called “Rose” by most that knew her.
She completed her academic courses at John Bartrom High School.
Rose confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. She joined Emanuel A.M.E. in Philadelphia, PA. She sang “God’s Praises” in The Holy Shrine Gospel Singers. Which was formed by her uncle, Edward Jacobs. They traveled to many cities and states lifting their voices.
Rose moved to Gary, IN with her three children in 1976. She joined Greater St. James A.M.E. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. L. James Perry. She was a member of the Alter Guild and secretary of the Pastor’s Aide Club.
During her early years she enjoyed playing pinochle (card game), old school dancing (especially the rubber band and the cha-cha), in most recent years she was an avid word search puzzler.
Entering eternity before her were parents, Samuel and Mary Morland; sister, Gwendolyn; brother, Dennis.
Rose leaves to carry on her legacy of love and family, 3 children: Tanya, Henry (Maia) and Kevin (Kim); 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Leroy; sisters: Cheryle (Maurice) and Stephanie and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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