Linda Lee Patterson

Linda Lee Patterson, 66, of Ocoee, went to be home with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at her home. She was born on August 19, 1946 in Benton, TN. Linda grew up in Benton, TN, where she graduated from Polk County High School in 1964, and was a member of Cookson Creek Baptist Church. Her passion was making crafts, her family, and sharing the love of Christ. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Arrie and Annie Qualls Price, and her brother, Frank Price. Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years, Thomas Patterson of Ocoee; children, James & Gena Patterson, of Ocoee, Zach & Brittany Patterson, of Ocoee, and Patty Patterson, of Cleveland; grandchildren, Jameson Patterson, Scotty Patterson, Price Patterson, Zoe Patterson, and Haley Garcia; siblings, Arelean Bramlett of Cleveland, John Henry and wife Debra Price of Winchester, TN, Teena and Frank Brannon of Benton, Roscoe and Ritia Price of Ocoee, Ronnie and Wanda Price of Benton, and Clyde Price of Wenatchee WA; nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. She helped raise so many children that she called her own, with such a giving spirit, and unconditional love with a big heart. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 in the chapel of Cookson Creek Baptist Church with the Reverend Mike Rymer and the Reverend Rick Woody officiating. Interment will follow in Cookson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with a white dove release ceremony concluding the service. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Cookson Creek Baptist Church and 12:00 -1:00 on Monday at the church prior to the service. The family requests that memorials be made to, Cookson Creek Baptist Church Youth Fund, 1686 Sand Mountain Road, Ocoee, TN (423)338-9999. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Patterson family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com.