Mrs. Mary “Madeline” Patterson, age 88 of Blue Ridge, passed away April 1, 2015 at Life Care of Copper Basin. Madeline was born February 6, 1927 in Fannin County, GA to the late George Davis and the late Mae Grantham Davis. She was a member of Mid Way Baptist Church. Madeline enjoyed bingo, gardening, and flower beds.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Patterson and grandson, Tim Patterson.

Survivors include: son and wife,Charles and Odetta Patterson, son, Gerald Patterson and Rachel Newman, daughter, Linda Hancock and husband, Buddy Whitaker, sisters, Jeanette Dockery, Margie Davis and Betty Grantham; Grandchildren, Jeff Hastings, David Hastings, Mindy Patterson and Steve Patterson; and eight great grandchildren..

Funeral services: Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Jerry Rice, and Tim Godfrey officiating. Music provided by Peggy Roark. Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Turtletown, TN. Pallbearers: Jeff Hastings, Anthony Hastings, Zack Hastings, Steve Patterson, Kenneth Green and Jason Deal.. Honorary pallbearer, David Hastings: .

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home, Friday, April 3, 2015, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.