Photo courtesy of Mountain View Funeral Home
Blairsville, Georgia
Jun 2, 1921 – Jan 28, 2025
Marcia S Patterson died peacefully at her home in Hiawassee, Ga on January 28, 2025. She was 103 years old. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years Elmer, by her parents John and Uta, her sisters Norma Lee and Marilyn and a special cousin Mahlon. She is survived by her son...
Read MoreI was blessed to work with Marcia when I began teaching at Heritage High School in the foreign language department. She was the epitome of a professional, caring teacher who not only loved the subject matter but also her students and strove to make those around her better people. My sympathy to her family and friends.
Karen Bell
February 05, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA | Coworker
Mrs. Patterson was such a wonderful mentor and teacher. She understood me as a person when others did not. She taught me Latin, but more importantly, she taught me loyalty, friendship, leadership, and how to be a better human!
Lisa Coleman
February 03, 2025 | Friend
What a fabulous teacher! When I started my career as a LCS Latin teacher, I tried to emulate Mrs. Patterson as weel as my ACHS Latin teacher, Mrs. Eugenia Myers. Mrs. Patterson's passion for the Latin language and Roman culture inspired us all. Her legacy lives on. Requiescat in pacem, magistra.
Beverly Miller
February 03, 2025 | Madison Heights, VA | Coworker
To this day, my love for Roman history is completely 100% the result of Mrs. Patterson's teaching -- she taught with such passion and just had a way to make it all so real. She believed in her students and supported us, motivated us and pushed us to be better. I didn't want to dress up for a costume contest at a Latin convention, but she knew I could and in the end, I think I came out in the top 5! My original wedding china... I can't part with ONLY because she said to me, "The pattern is so...
Lisa Cawthorne
February 03, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA
Mrs. Patterson,
You were one of my favorite teachers. My twin Tim and I enjoyed our 4 years of Latin with you. You were like another to us all. I remember you fondly and especially you calling mme Tim and Tim Kim. We loved our Latin Club and how you gave the language life. We will always remember you with fond memories. I wish all students who took Latin could have had you as a teacher. Much love to a wonderful woman. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Kim
Kim Doyle
February 02, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA | Student
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Patterson family during this difficult time.
Cindy and John Smith
January 30, 2025 | Peoria, AZ
Sending condolences to the family and friends of Grandma Marcia. I feel blessed to have known you. Godspeed. Xoxo Jax
In loving memory of a wonderful person. It was an honor to meet you and enjoy family time with you the past few holiday seasons. It was obvious how much you were loved and cherished. Thank you so much for making me feel welcome in your home ❤
Jacquelyn (Jax) Hammond
January 30, 2025 | Asheville, NC | Friend
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mountain View Funeral Home
January 30, 2025 | Blairsville, GA