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Ruby Patterson Obituary

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Forrest Cemetery Chapel for Ruby Udelis Patterson, 93, who passed away July 8, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Ruby loved Jesus with all her heart.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Drayton Patterson; parents, Edgar and Lydia Lipscomb; daughters, Faye Painter and Jackie Lackey.
She is survived by her children, Jerry (Brenda) Patterson, Joan (Jerry) Horton and Don (Michelle) Patterson; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

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Published by The Gadsden Times from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2013.

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January 15, 2013

I would like to extend my condolences to the family. Death is never something we get use to. But know during this time you are not alone. Our Creator promises better days ahead. He will give you the strength needed to get through this difficult time.

Judy Stephens

January 12, 2013

Our thoughts are with each of you. So many memories come to mind, when I think of Ruby. She was such an inspiration growing up on Alabama Street and in the West Gadsden area. We all were like one big happy family. Love you and may each of you cherish the great memories made with and by you MOM!!!

January 12, 2013

Jerry, Joan and Don, I'm so very sorry to learn about the passing of your dear mom. I remember all of the Patterson family and have such good memories while growing up. I am Barbara Taylor Sansom and lived across the street from you all when we were growing up on Bryan St. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I now live in Sumter, SC.
May God bless all of you.
Barbara Taylor Sansom

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