Janet Harris Patterson

Janet H. Patterson passed away at home on June 23, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1942 in Birmingham, AL to Samuel J. Harris and Janet M. Harris.  She was a graduate of the Mississippi University for Women and worked for years with the physically handicapped, originally as a pioneering driving instructor for those with severe spinal cord injuries and ultimately as a case manager for those with traumatic brain injury and other physical disabilities.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer M. Carpenter, and survived by her daughter Janet H. Shields of Hayesville, NC, brother Samuel J. Harris, Jr. of Pinson, AL and husband Arthur S. Patterson.  Janet was a strong, courageous, determined, and loving individual who gave of herself to help others. She will be missed by all who knew her.  Janet requested that any donations in her name be made to the New Testament Church and Mission in Sebring, FL or the Key West Humane Society.  There will be a graveside service held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com