Barbara Lou Patterson of Collierville Tennessee departed from her Heavenly home on January 2, 2023. She was 79 years old (03/12/1943 - 01/02/2023). While we are saddened by her passing here, we are joyful knowing that she is now singing and praising with the Father.
Barbara was preceded in death by her mother Ola Elizabeth (Farmer) Griggs and her father Oswald Jackson Griggs, along with her sisters Ruth Jordan, Sarah Edwards, Johnnie Faye Hargett and Jayne Bane.
Barbara is survived by her husband Joe Merl Patterson, daughter Andrea Elizabeth Hannah, granddaughters Ashton Moore Hannah and Rebekah Elizabeth Hannah and her son Gregory Michael Patterson (Emily) and grandson Jackson Merl Patterson.
Barbara was remarkably selfless in every aspect of her life. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she gave of herself endlessly. She served professionally as a nurse for over 20 years, and volunteered as the Union Mission regularly. Service unto others truly brought her joy She loved the Lord God Almighty first, and modeled her life after Jesus' example.
