Edith Patterson

Edith Patterson was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Mannie C. Fuller and Viola Webster on November 5, 1948. Edie first learned of Jehovah when she began studying the Bible while in Alabama. She eventually relocated to Chicago, Illinois. Edie truly enjoyed what she had learned about Jehovah and his promises so she resumed her study of the Bible. In November 1974, she symbolized her dedication to Jehovah through water immersion, becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Edie obtained her childcare license. She chose to become a provider for individual families thus caring for children in their own homes. She developed a close bond with each child and was loved by all of the children and families she cared for. Edith loved her children she did her best to raise them in a happy loving environment in the discipline and mental regulations of Jehovah. She had a family study every week with her children. She regularly attended Christian meetings, assemblies and conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses with her children. She would take her children to Toys R Us to buy toys “just because” so that they wouldn’t feel left out because of not celebrating holidays. Edie loved to play cards and would host gatherings and didn’t mind traveling for a good card game. This was because Edie loved being around people and enjoyed fun, up building association with her friends. Edith loved her grandchildren. She was the grandma that everyone wanted. She would take the grandkids on long drives and out to eat. Frequently she could be found just talking, laughing and most of all listening, making each child know that they were "Edie's" favorite. On March 3, 2014, Edie fell asleep in death while surrounded by her family. She remained a faithful servant of Jehovah until her death. Edie had strong faith in the resurrection. Her family looks forward to welcoming her back to a paradise on earth where no resident will say I am sick. Edie was preceded in death by her step-dad George Frazier, her mother Viola Frazier, her brother Mannie C. Webster and grandson Douglas Michael Bufford. Edie leaves to cherish her memories three children, Alicia Webster, Steven (Yulonda) Webster and Venita (Douglas) Bufford; four grandchildren, Stevie, Shanita, Darryl and Jeremiah; two great granddaughters, Alaya and Alivia; and a host of cousins, acquaintances and spiritual friends too numerous to mention.

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Edith Patterson

November 5, 1948 - March 3, 2014