Fern Patterson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Fern Patterson (Gainesville, Georgia) on June 18, 2026. Fern, born on April 23, 1934, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fern Patterson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Lelon and Myrtie Estie Roper Byrd; her siblings, Irene Byrd, Geraldine Turk (Alston), Fairy Croy (Jack), Lester Lelon Byrd, Jr. and Emma Jean Morrow (Frank); and her brother-in-law Eric Ridings.
She is survived by: her husband Heyward Patterson; her children, Cathy Patterson and Tony; her daughter-in-law Pam Patterson; and her sister Betty Ridings.
They prayerfully suggest memorials to one of Fern's favorites: Edmondson-Telford Center for Children, PO Box 7062, Gainesville 30504 or Northeast Georgia Hospice, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville 30501 or the Georgia Retired Educators' Museum, PO Box 1379, Flowery Branch 30542.
