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Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Patterson

11/25/1937 - 01/04/2023

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Obituary For Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Patterson, 85, of Mt. Hope, WV passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Thelma was born November 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Green and Catherine L. Green Gray.

Thelma attended Dubois High School, Mt. Hope, WV.

Thelma was a homemaker and was well known as a loving and caring person in Mt. Hope. She was also known as Ms. Walmart.

Thelma said, “she was sweet 16 and never been kissed”.

Thelma and Ms. Hazel Johnson (deceased) loved listening to Al Green and Barry White and was a Pittsburg Stealers fan.

Thelma, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Patterson Sr.; sons, Tony, Ronald, Donald, and James (Glen) Patterson and brother, Rufus Green.

Thelma leaves to cherish precious memories her children, Patricia, Velma Jean (Thomas), Darlene (Tom), Micheal (Sharee), all of Mt. Hope WV, Kenny (Iris) of Gulfport MS, Daniel (Marlena) of Petersburg, VA, and Brenda of Oak Hill, WV; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Glorious Church of God in Christ 421 Main St. Mt. Hope with Bishop David Allen and Elder Thomas Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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01/14/2023

Celeste (Batey) Morgan

I loved Ms. Thelma. Her smile, her laughter. To Michael I love you and sending you hugs and prayers. Wish I could be there but I'm sick.
01/14/2023

Bonnie Brooks

Can't be there with the family, but my prayers are with you. This is and will be a difficult time for the family. Will always remember Miss Thelma as a woman that had a smile for you when she would see you. Will be sadly missed by me. Love all of you. Bonnie Gray Brooks and James and JB Brooks
01/14/2023

Carla Briscoe

Love you Momma Thelma...I will miss you. It was a pleasure to see you when you came into Mountain Mart. You always made us smile like Tro did. I miss him dearly. We have gained a beautiful angel!
01/12/2023

Sabrina gilliam

My condolences and prayers much love the family
01/11/2023

Roxane Littlejohn

Ms Thelma you will truly be missed you were such a lovely lady like your mom. To the family my condolences and may God comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Roxane Littlejohn & family
01/11/2023

Eartha Bradford

To the Family of Thelma Patterson: May you know that you all are in our prayers dear family. Please keep the memories of Thelma close to your heart. She was a sweet lady. Ĺean and depend on Jesus. Eartha Bradford & Family
01/05/2023

Delena Jones

To Velma Allen and Patterson family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. We pray God will continue to comfort you now and in the days to come. Love James & Delena Jones