The memory of Carolyn Ann Patterson (Nacogdoches, Texas), born in Center, Texas, who passed away on August 3, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, L. D. Dean and Velma Dean; her husband Buddy Patterson; and her siblings, Joyce Dean and Robert Earl Dean.
She is survived by: her daughters, Angelia Morton (Dale) of Nacogdoches and Deana Sheppard (Drew) of Tyler; her grandchildren, Brett Morton (Amie) of Tyler, Brittany Morton Gruenwald (Stephen) of Tyler, Kaylin Sheppard Moore (Colby) of Lindale and Liam Sheppard of Tyler; her great grandchildren, Addison, Emma, Miles Morton of Tyler, Ethan, Alec Gruenwald of Tyler and Willow Moore of Lindale; and her close friend Danny Haltom.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Christian Fellowship, 289 CR 2093, Nacogdoches, Texas 75765 and Heart to Heart Hospice of Tyler, 7925 South Broadway Ave., #1140, Tyler, Texas 75703.