Helen Gaither Patterson
Helen Gaither Patterson
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Helen Patterson Obituary
Kerby Funeral Home directing, www.kerbyfuneralhome.com.
Family will receive friends Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 4pm until 8pm and Monday, February 23, 2026 from 11am until 2pm at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors
Sons: David A. Patterson (Debbie), Daniel Ed Patterson (Judy)
Brothers: James Gaither (Sue) from Soddy Daisy TN
Sisters: Lillian Taylor of FL, Barbara Wright of Soddy Daisy TN,
Gail Brown of Soddy Daisy TN, Carolyn Beedle of Soddy Daisy TN,
JoAnn Corbin (Crandell) of Layfette GA
Grandchildren: Chad Patterson, April Patterson, Michael Hall, Timothy Hall (Jamie),
Wendy Raines (William), Christina Guffey (Cory), Aaron Patterson (Lisa),
Lana Johnson (Dan)
20 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren
A Host of Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in Death
Husband: Daniel Ice (D.I.) Patterson
Son: James D. Patterson (Kathy)
Parents: Etheridge (Babe) and Evelyn Gaither
Sisters: Edna Dotson, Dorothy Fowler
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Kerby Funeral Home, Inc.
February 21, 2026
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