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Lilly Patterson Obituary

Lilly Frank Patterson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at age 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Wallace T. Patterson, Sr., and the daughter of the late Maria and Joe Frank. Lilly leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Mary Ann West (Percy), Loretta Baker, Patricia Thomas (Johnny), Burnedette "Linda" Gaines, Veronica P. Mitchell, Gilda P. Sanders, Debra P. Walker, and Lucille P. Allen (Dwayne); sons, Joseph Gaines (Limmie), Douglas Gaines, Sr. (Addie), Wallace T. Patterson, Jr., and Wayne E. Patterson (Lisa); godchild, Kevin Carter; 27 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; 31 great-great grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. The Patterson family extends a heartfelt thank you to Passages Hospice and Touro Infirmary Hospital. Family and friends, employees of CGI, Children's Palace Academy, Luzianne Coffee Plant, Sodexo of Kansas City, Young Men Olympians, The Devastation and The Unknown Steppers, and Undefeated Divas and Gents, are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors, 4101 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2019.

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Jearl Dean Smith

September 30, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rahyanna

June 10, 2023

Hey dear, how is it up there? I know your prolly up there with paw paw laughing down, but I graduated 8th grade on May 19th , I wish you was there to see me walk and get my diploma words couldn't even explain how much I wanted to come running to you telling you "DEAR I DID IT!", and just hearing you say "Congrats I know you could do it", dear I miss you so much and I wish you was here to see me makes these big accomplishments in life , I tried my hardest to graduate with honors for you and I did , and now your girl is on her way to high school taking bigger and better steps in life without you which hurts my heart because we had a promise with each other and I know your here not physically but your here spiritually, and dear I promise you everything im doing from now until I graduate from high school its all for you because I know your looking down on me smiling with the biggest smile ever, dear I miss you so much and wish you could be here with me to see me shine bright like you always wanted .

Rahyanna Clements

December 27, 2019

To Dear i miss you so much if i can revilve the day you pass i would say so much to you right now because you where one of my biggest supporters and i would say i miss you so much

Ms. Jearl Dean Smith

November 13, 2019

Sending prayers to the entire family and to let the family know that God Cares and all you have to do is Hold To God's Unchanging Hand and he will see you through.LUV

Vincent Andre Walters

October 5, 2019

Very sorry for you all loss she was just like a Mother to me while I lived in New Orleans it breaks my heart I can not be there but my heart is there Joseph if you need anything donot hesitate to call me Remembering all the good times
Be Blessed

Frances Gaines

October 5, 2019

To my cousin's I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. I know that she and my mom are having a great time walking around heaven all day. Love y'all

Sharon Peterson

October 5, 2019

To the Patterson Family l am sorry for your loss. Moms was a great lady to be around. She lived a very long time 93 years. I remember how she would give her beer up for the lenten season. Get your rest Ms Lillie. Debra and Licelle my sisters l love you guys and l am praying for the family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Daisy Curtis Ellis

October 4, 2019

Addie , you and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Daisy Gaudet Curtis-Ellis

October 4, 2019

Rest In Heaven Dear you was such a beautiful person in and out didn't get to see you but I still loved you gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN Antoinette

Keith Luter

October 4, 2019

Ms. Patterson was a pleasure to be around and made sure I was always fed. I haven't seen you in years but I know you are watching over me (all of us) now.

Rest well. Love you!

jade fisher

October 4, 2019

Good people always showed me a great time.

Always, Jade Fisher

Debra Alfred

October 4, 2019

To the Patterson Family. My heart and prayers are with guys. I will always remember Mrs. Lillie and the good times that we all shared together as family. She was a strong woman and loved her family. She fought a good fight and has gone home to get her rest. May the power of God give you all strength to get through this trying time. Love you guys and I will continue to pray that God pour out is strength upon all of you. God Bless!!!

Loretta Howard

October 3, 2019

MaDear my heart was broken when I found out about your passing today. Deepest Sympathy to the family. May she Rest In Peace.

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St. Maria Goretti Church

7300 Crowder Blvd., New Orleans, LA

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Maria Goretti Church

7300 Crowder Blvd., New Orleans, LA

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4101 Saint Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117

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