Brenda Joyce Patterson

With depeest regret, we announce the passing from this life of Ms. Brenda Joyce Patterson, age 59, a resident of 750 Seymour Drive, Apartment 11, in Roanoke, Alabama.

Ms. Patterson transitioned from this life on Thursday morning, July13, 2017, at her residence at 750 Seymour Drive, Apartment #11 in Roanoke.

Mrs. Patterson will be available for viewing on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 here at the funeral home.

The memorial service will be held at the New Beginnings Outreach Ministry, 314 Seymour Drive, Roanoke, Alabama where Bishop Tom Staples is Pastor. Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:00 am. The repast and fellowship will follow immediately upon conclusion of the memorial service.


Ms. Patterson was born in Welch, Chambers County, Alabama to the parentage of the late Tommie Lee and Thelma (Griggs) Patterson. Her family of origin included three sisters: Alice Williams, deceased; Dorothy Patterson, deceased, and Carolyn Patterson of Atlanta, Georgia.

At a young age, she left the area to move to Atlanta, Georgia, where she worked for the public school system as a school bus driver for several years, until a job-related injury forced her to retire.

She was married to the late Alvin Gilstrap in Atlanta, Georgia; Their marriage gave rise to two children -- a son and daughter.

While residing in Atlanta, she joined the Greater Mountain Baptist Church, under the spiritual guidance of Reverend Dante Houston. After living in the Atlanta area for several years Ms. Patterson decided to return to her roots to Roanoke, Alabama, to help raise her granddaughters in the small-town environment and away from the many temptations that accompany city life.

She joined New Beginning Outreach Ministries under the spiritual leadership of Reverend Tom Staples, remaining a faithful member there until her health compelled her to limit her activities.

Bringing a peaceful end to an extended illness Ms. Patterson transitioned from this life on Thursday morning, July 13, 2017 at her residence in Roanoke, leaving to celebrate her life, mourn her passing, and cherish her beloved memory, a son, Frederick Horton and daughter, Shimeka Patterson both of Atlanta, Georgia; and granddaughters, Kayla, Kameisha, Kourtney, and Keiwanna Patterson all of Roanoke, Alabama.

The Patterson family appeals to our friends and loved ones, that in lieu of flowers, donations be made toward the funeral expenses. Donations may be tendered directly to Clark Memorial Funeral Service in Roanoke, Alabama; or they may be made directly through Paypal at www.clarkmemorial.biz. Or they may be made in person at 252 LaFayette Highway, Roanoke, Alabama. All contributions are very much needed and will be greatly appreciated.

Floral Offerings for Ms. Patterson will be accepted at Clark Memorial Funeral Services
However, The family requests that in lieu of flowers,
donations be made toward the funeral expenses.
Donations may be tendered directly to Clark Memorial Funeral Service in Roanoke, Alabama;
or they may be made directly through Paypal at www.clarkmemorial.biz.

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