BEATARICE M. PATTERSON, Death Notice, 18 October 2001, Obituary, TX ***************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ Submitted by Mary Love Berryman - marylove@tyler.net 1 November 2001 ***************************************************************** The Observer/Enterprise, 26 Oct 2001, Robert Lee, TX PATTERSON The angels in Heaven are rejoicing as they welcome home their cherished sister in Christ, Beatrice M. Patterson. Bea, 86, passed away on October 18, 2001, in the Robert Lee Care Center surrounded by her two loving sons, Larry and Charles Patterson. Beatrice Marion Colvin was born on May 6, 1915, in Decatur, Texas to parents Jim and Rosalee Colvin. She leaves behind a sister, Edna Powell of Mesquite and a brother, Aubrey Earley of Kerens. Bea married Calvin Furman Patterson on December 23, 1933 in Kerens, Texas. C. F. "Pat" preceded her in death on Decmember 18, 1976. Together they had two sons, Larry of Cibolo and Charles of Gonzales. Bea was many things to many people, but her life was distinguished by her service to her church, her devotion to her friends, and her love for her family. She was a member of the Robert Lee Baptist Church for forty-three years, where she also taught Sunday School. Studying her lesson to best convey the Word of God to "her girls: was very important to Bea. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God." Acts 20:24. Bea was also blessed with many friends who cared for her dearly. She had good friends because she was a good friend. The kindness and sharing between these special friends created a bond that even cancer couldn't take away. The third important element is Bea's life with her family. Her family will remember her for the joy that her dimpled smile brought to every emergency and her abiding love through all situations, good and bad. Bea will forever remain in the hearts of her two sons, Larry and Charles, their wives, Beth and Sarah, eight grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Service was held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 21st, at the Robert Lee Baptist Church. She was laid to rest at Bazette Cemetery in Kerens, Texas on Monday October 22nd at 2:00 pm. Arrangements were by Shaffer Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be sent to Hospice of San Angelo. Permission granted by Observer/Enterprise for publication in the Coke County TXGenWeb Archives