Ruthie Marie Patterson

Ruthie Marie Patterson obituary, Crawfordville, FL

Ruthie Marie Patterson

Ruthie Patterson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Crawfordville on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Ruthie Marie Patterson, 72, of Havana, passed away on November 1, 2025. Ruthie retired after 36 years of dedicated service with the Department of Management Services. She had a love for shopping, especially when it came to finding antiques and unique treasures. She also enjoyed traveling to the mountains, where she found peace and beauty in nature. Above all, Ruthie cherished her family-her greatest joy came from spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Russell Patterson; four brothers, Norman Nichols, Jim Nichols, Robert Nichols, and Cecil Nichols; and one sister, Angeline Harrell.
Ruthie is survived by her son, Jeremy Patterson (Crystal); four sisters, Janette Fragakis, Hannah Harrell, Kathleen Keller, and Liz Cloud (Billy); one brother, Oscar Nichols; and four precious grandchildren, Ethan, Lola, Benjamin, and Persephone.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Family Funeral Home in the Harvey Young Chapel. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, November 8, 2025 starting at 11am at Family Funeral Home in the Harvey Young Chapel. Final resting place will be Bonnett Pond Cemetery.
Skip and Trey Young are assisting the family. Family Funeral Home, Crawfordville 850-926-5919

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