Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Watertown, New York
Apr 22, 1947 – May 18, 2022 (Age 75)
The Celebration of Life for Sally Linda Patterson will be 12:00pm – 4:00pm Saturday, May 21st at Pete’s Trattoria, 111 Breen Avenue, Watertown.
Sally passed away Wednesday, May 18th at Samaritan Medical Center. She was 75 years old.
Born in Watertown April 22, 1947, Sally was a daughter of Woodrow and Ethel (Hamblin) Riley. She was educated locally and worked as a homemaker to her family.
On July 03, 1964, she married James O. Patterson.
Sally enjoyed bird watching, flowers, animals, and the ID channel. Sally also enjoyed a good story. Above all else, she loved her family more than life itself. Those whom she loved felt the same towards her and, as a result, she will be sorely missed.
Surviving besides her loving husband of 58 years, James, are her children, Linda Marie Gregory and significant other Larry Overton, James A. and Buffy Patterson, Jeffrey M. and Renee Patterson, Lisa M. and Scott Benjamin; her grandchildren, Christopher (Steff), Shantelle (Tyler), Caitlin, Tyler (Erin), Zachery (Kassidie), Joshua (Jessica), Ryan, Hannah, Christopher; and her siblings, Marcia (Charles) Lineback, Woodrow (Barbara) Riley, James Riley, Tina (Phil) Morrison, Margaret (Darrell) Storey. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren, 5 beloved “furbabies”, little girl, blacky, browney, mama kitty, and biggy, and several nieces & nephews.
Sally is predeceased by 5 siblings, Tom Riley, John Riley, Dorothy Ferguson, Kathey Boak, & Patrick Riley.
God speed, Sally. Until we see you again, and we will, XOXO.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you do an unsolicited act of kindness in her memory for someone in need.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.
Condolences may be made online at reedbenoit.com
Read MoreDear Jeff and Family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Patty and Jim Hatch
May 21, 2022 | Watertown, NY | Friend
It's been a very long time since I've seen her last, but have always remembered her fondly. Rest easy Aunt Sally.
Dustin Ferguson
May 21, 2022 | Watertown, NY | Family
Sally. I never had the opportunity to meet you but I want to thank you for brining one of the finest men I've ever met into a world who needs more men like Jim, your son. I've been praying for you and your family. RIP
Christy & David Whitlock
May 20, 2022 | Pawleys Island, SC | Friend
Hugs and condolences to the Patterson family
Denise & Edward Bone
May 20, 2022 | Florence, MS
Sally's a SHINING star.Always
Smilying.So easy going.I got my first tent from her too try camping and never stopped .She was good friends with my sisters Gloria
Zehr and Lynda Brown.We grew
Up with her family living close buy.In Huntingtonville,Watertown.God Bless you and your family Sal.
They'll surely see you again.
Debbie Martin
May 20, 2022 | Watertown, NY | Friend
So sorry for your loss. I remember the 4-H days with all of the children.
Beulah Cramer
May 20, 2022 | Tylerville, NY | Friend
I just would like to say last year I was in the hospital in Syracuse and one of those very hard day there I get a call from Aunt Sally that call meant so much to me. You will be so missed RIP Aunt Sally.
Larry Ferguson
May 20, 2022 | Lowville, NY | Family
Linda and family - We are so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your Mom always bring you comfort and happiness.
Dan and Denise Young
May 20, 2022 | Copenhagen, NY
Sorry to hear of her passing. Been years since I've seen her, but remember her fondly.
Pastor Milton LaSalle
Katina LaSalle
May 20, 2022 | Watertown, NY | Friend
