Ann C. Patterson
Passed: October 10, 2024
Charleston, WV
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Ann C. Patterson
Passed: October 10, 2024
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Ann C. Patterson, 90, long-time resident of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024.
Margaret Ann Clarke was born in Barnesboro, PA, on March 8, 1934, to Henry and Carolyn Davidson Clarke. She was the youngest of three girls. She grew up in Barnesboro.
She received a Bachelor of Science from Muskingum College in 1956, where she was a member of Pi Phi Gamma (FAD) sorority.
Ann married Francis H. “Bud” Patterson, Jr., in 1957. She and Bud moved to South Charleston in 1958 where Bud was employed by Union Carbide. In 1965, the family moved to the Fort Hill neighborhood in Charleston. She was the mother of three children: Curtis Todd Patterson, Leslie Patterson Clifford, and Matthew C. Patterson.
Ann was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church of Charleston. She was a life-long active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She enjoyed traveling, reading and cooking. She loved music, especially classical, and was a long-time fan and supporter of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and West Virginia Public Radio. She volunteered at Covenant House and Manna Meal, and others.
She spent her later years at Edgewood Summit, where she made many new friends and reconnected with old ones, many from the Union Carbide cohort.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Clarke Long and Mary Jo Cohen, and her husband of 43 years, Bud Paterson, Jr., who passed on December 4, 2000.
Ann is survived by her sons and daughter, Curtis Todd Patterson and wife Chris of Pennsylvania, Leslie Patterson Clifford and husband Keith of Cynthiana, KY, and son, Matthew C. Patterson of Lexington, KY; grandson, C.J. Clifford and wife Tomi Jean, and great-granddaughters, Henley and Maggie Clifford of Cynthiana, and many friends and acquaintances who will miss her smile and laughter.
A Celebration of Ann’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV, with Rev. Dr. Bill Myers officiating.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Covenant House, 600 Shrewsbury St., Charleston, WV 25301-9958.
Condolence may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
5 responses to Ann C. Patterson
Jeannie Plumley says:
October 28, 2024
I met Ann when I was invited to become a member of P.E.O.
Ann was always welcoming and thoughtful and put me at ease.
She epitomized the values of P..E.O. She was charitable toward others and kind, and I will always remember that when my husband passed away, she made a cake and brought it to my house.
I also knew how much she loved the arts and cultural events where I would happen to see her.
She was fun to talk with, well informed and down to earth.She was a wonderful member of our chapter and a Golden Girl. I will miss her. She was a very special person and a special P.E.O.
Nancy Douglas says:
October 25, 2024
I will long remember Ann as a friend and very active and caring member of PEO, where as new member our friendship grew. As a long time resident of Charleston, Ann enjoyed many friendships and participated in the arts and cultural events. I will miss her active presence in Church and PEO where she provided such valued guidance. I admired Ann enormously for her dedication to her friends and the leadership she so kindly exhibited. Her presence in church and PEO will be sorely missed. I will miss Ann so very much, especially as I attend the venues we both enjoyed over time.
Lenaire McGough says:
October 22, 2024
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lenaire Patterson McGough and Family
Deborah L Mullins says:
October 20, 2024
Ann was a sweet person. Our Bible Study group will miss her lovely presence at our sessions.
John and Shareen Linton says:
October 19, 2024
Ann was a lovely neighbor and a good friend. We missed her when she was forced to leave her home after a devastating fire. We hoped to see her again, and regret that will not be the case. Surely her family sadly feel her loss, and hope their memories keep her kindness alive in their thoughts.