Phyllis Patterson Obituary

Phyllis Ann Pearson Patterson, 54, of 1137 King Street, Statesville, died Monday, June 22, 2009. She was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Iredell County, and was the daughter of the late Richard Junior and Thelma Odessa Turner Pearson. Mrs. Patterson was a graduate of North Iredell High School and was a member of Great New Mt. Olive Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she faithfully served on the usher board. She was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Pearson. Survivors include, a son, Gary Levon (Shameika) Patterson of Greensboro; three sisters, Doris (Richard) Robinson and Deborah (Paul) Bines, both of Statesville, and Sonya Pearson of Durham; a stepson, Garrick Roseboro of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Briyan Sykes Patterson, Reina Patterson, Zaria Patterson and Kyree Wilson; two stepgrandchildren, Keskeara Roseboro and Anikkia Roseboro; two god-brothers, Anthony (Patricia) Chambers of Harmony, and Keith Jackson of Statesville; god-sisters, Gail White, Sheila (Tensley) Rucker and Avis Turner, all of Statesville, and Dilatha Mathis of Fayetteville; her caregivers, Deacon Bernard Smith and Elder and Mrs. Benny Campbell; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends, including special friends, Cheree Maxwell, Peggy Cauthen, Carolyn Dobbins, Sharon Scott and Daisy Mae Strickland. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mary B. Bigham Memorial Chapel of Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home. Elder Wilford Walls will officiate and Elder Robert Witt will eulogize. Burial will follow in Belmont Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home, where members of the family will receive friends from 2:30-3 p.m. The family will assemble at the residence at other times. Notes of sympathy may be emailed for the Patterson family to [email protected]. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the family of Phyllis Patterson.

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Published by Statesville Record & Landmark on Jun. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Patterson

9 Entries

Ginger Fox

June 27, 2009

Phyllis babysat for my two children, Mckenna and Dylan for two years. She shaped their lives, and they will always have her in their hearts. I remember Phyllis playing basketball with my then five year old son, trying her best to beat him in a game of "horse." She loved my children as if they were her own. We will always keep Phyllis in our hearts and minds and know what a good human being and caregiver she was. We will miss her. God bless.

Wanda & DJ Lawrence

June 26, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Selwyn, Suprenna & Cree Tabor

June 26, 2009

Lord you care so much
For the tears of a hurting child
Who has felt the grief of tragedy
Now no longer wears a smile
Unable to clearly express
How much he's hurting inside
Not fully understanding the pain
Nor knowing the reasons why
He wants so much to reach out
To someone who will listen
Someone that can hold him close
And respond with godly wisdom
For he just needs a grown up
To know what he's going through
But often we don't realize his grief
Because we are hurting too
Let him know you care Lord
And will be there when we're not
The emptiness he feels within
May be filled with you oh God
May he know you're by his side
To come and wipe his tears away
When alone he silently cries
Hold him in your arms Lord
So he will be at peace
Allow us all to give him time
In dealing with his grief
For tears may last all night
But joy comes in the morning
So let him grieve throughout the night
For a new day will be dawning
With greatest sympathy

Marshell Maddox

June 25, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Rev.Glenn(Kathy) Millsaps

June 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JOYCE,DEBBIE,ROLAND JOHNSON

June 25, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tanja Rose Bellamy

June 25, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Carolyn Murdock

June 25, 2009

Lil Gary I am very sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a sweet and caring person that would do anything she could for anyone that needed it. Trust in God that she is in a better place and that she will still continue to watch over you and your family like she always did. You're in my prayers.

Syreeta Wilson

June 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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