Shirley Ruth Patterson Obituary
The passing of Shirley Ruth Patterson (Lenoir, North Carolina) occurred on September 22, 2026. Shirley, born on December 26, 1937, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Holt Walter Patterson and Dessie Barnes Patterson; and her siblings, Holt, Jr., William, Gerald, Clifford, Ervin, Richard, Mary and Agnes Patterson.
She is survived by: her children, Terry Patterson (Goldie), Ervin Patterson, Iris Collins and Elise Smith; her sisters, Sarah Patterson and Loretta Bean; and her grandchildren, Danielle Covington, Kimitri Nichols, Erica Collins, Jeffrey Byrd, Dr. Daryle Smith, Jr., Brittany Smith and Shernita Patterson. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
