Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson, affectionately known as Liz, Topsy, Nana, or Mommy passed away on Sunday, December 26th, 2021 in Abilene, TX at the young age of 78.

She was born in Portsmouth, NH to George Neil Wallace and Lois Nettie Straw on December 5th, 1943. She grew up in Miami, FL and went on to graduate from Inter-Lakes High School in Meredith, NH. While raising her family, she was a Brownie troop leader, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and held the position of Worthy Matron. She retired from Lakes Region General Hospital in the Pathology department and soon moved back to Florida to be near her siblings and to escape the cold.  She spent her time playing Mahjong, cards, and Sticks with her friends, volunteering at the Grace Bible Church, enjoying the fellowship of Ladies of a Loss (LOL) group, and neighbors of the Sun ’N Lakes community.  Liz loved to travel whenever she had the chance to chase new adventures with her friends and family (Road Trip could have been her middle name!).

She is survived by her Sister – Barbara (Dutchy) of Miami, FL; her Brother – George (Teddy) of Miami, FL; her Children – Nancy McKeehan (Mark) of Abilene, TX, Carl Patterson of Linclon, NE, Cherie Caputo (John) of Cannan, NH, Karla of Barrington, NH, Christopher Patterson of Glendale, AZ; Grandchildren – Amanda, Natalie, Molly, Heather, Geoffrey, Jennifer, Kayla, Lisa, Catie Jayne, Kara, Nina, Tyler; 2 Great Grandchildren – Elliot and Kian; and many Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Husband – Robert Patterson; her Son – Michael Patterson; her Sister –  Susie; and her Parents – George and Lois Wallace.

Visitation will be held at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 1 pm until 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Grace Bible Church, 4541 Thunderbird Road, Sebring, FL 33872.  The family of Elizabeth Patterson would like to thank everyone that made her life so enjoyable, especially in her retirement days. She was truly happy.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com