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Mia Patterson-Cook Obituary
Mia Denine Patterson-Cook passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Sunday, December 20, 2020.
She was born in Washington and attended Washington High School. Upon completion, she attended the Harrisburg Area Community College and Bethel Park Nurse Aide training (Class of 1997). She also attended Penn Commercial College to study phlebotomy.
In the past, she was an employee at Washington Hospital, where she became the first black female supervisor in her lab.
On March 17, 2013, Mia became a licensed Minister of the Word. She went on to become a ministry member of the First Baptist Church of West Mifflin under the guidance of Pastor George A. Williams.
At the time of her death, she was employed at Patriot Home Care.
During her free time, Mia loved to restore furniture and cook vegan meals for her YouTube channel. She was also passionate about philanthropy. Amongst other things, she funded several Christmas toy drives over the years.
Mia is survived by her husband, Damon Cook; her mother, Ernestine Vaden; her children, Yavette Sterling, Alyssa Patterson, Gregory Dungee, Paris Dungee, Dorian Dungee, Nahzier Mohammad and Izaiah Patterson; her grandchildren, Mallory Winbush III, Xavier Winbush, Tationa Ferguson, Cattleya Dungee; brothers Anthony Johnson and Freddie (Renda) Patterson; sister Misty Patterson; nephew Devin Patterson; nieces Brandy and Ava Patterson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Freddie Patterson; infant son Pierre Dungee; maternal grandparents Edward and Clara Ross Vaden; paternal grandparents Charles "Chicken" and Beatrice Young Patterson; brother Jeffrey Benson.
She is loved and will be missed by all.
Arrangements are by Tunie Funeral Home, Homestead. Services are private due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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yavette patterson
October 22, 2023
Mom. It will be 3 years coming up and it still feels like yesterday. GOD had called you home before we were ready but God don't make no mistakes. Your light was bright and your spirit was and still is felt. You preached the word to others and left a mark on all you came into contact with. If I ever had faith before, it's definitely stronger now. My memory is every Thanksgiving we celebrated your birthday and your favorite holiday was Christmas. You went big and hard for us and the family. You did the church drives and all for the needy families. Words can't explain all the things you did and especially behind the scenes. Some know you as minister Mia, Nana, deja, Mrs Mia, and call you friend. I know you as Mom. The first, the friend, the protector. Even though we didn't always see eye to eye, I know you were there and your spirit lives on through us. I swear you visit cause I can smell your perfume. Keep watching over us and rest in heaven peace. Till we Meet again Mom. I love you and always will.
Charles Prout
December 29, 2020
My deepest sympathy for the family. Mia was the kindest, most loving person ever. She was my neighbor for a short period of time in Jollick Manor, as well as a classmate, and someone who although we haven't spoken in quite some time I still consider a friend. Heaven has certainly inherited an angel. RWG my friend. Condolences
Sylvia Dorsey Matten
December 28, 2020
We send our heart felt condolences and sympathy from Sylvia, Debbie and Butch Bogan to The Patterson-Vaden Family. We're so sorry to hear of her passing.
Monique M Wallace
December 28, 2020
She was the sweetest person in Washington you'd meet.
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Kimberly Robinson
December 28, 2020
Ernestine may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. With sincere condolences from the Vaughn/Robinson family.
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