September 14th,2010 in Boca Raton FL She was born in Baltimore M.D and lived in Philadelphia, (sawarthmore) PA. and Ohio before moving to Florida in 1978.
She was a Registered Nurse, graduated in 1959 from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia as valadictorian of her class. She worked as an RN for 40 years before retiring. She was a delievery room nurse. She delivered 3 of Jim Hensens (the founder of the muppets) children. She devoted a lot of her time to orphanages during her career.
She was a champion race walker (ranked #27 in the country) and won hundreds of trophies over the years. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years Terrance Patterson of Boca Raton FL. Her son's Terrance Eric Patterson and Edward Patterson of Boca Raton FL, Timothy Patterson of Charleroi PA, and a daughter Sherry DeJoia of Sebastian FL. Four grandchildren; April DeJoia, Timothy Patterson II, Sean Patterson, and Sarah Patterson.
A memorial service will be at 12 noon on September 20th, 2010 at Babione Funeral Home 1100 North Federal Highway Boca Raton FL. 33432.
