Martha Virginia

Patten

Obituary

Martha Virginia Patten, 89, of Tifton passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2005, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Jerry Lillard and the Rev. Rutha Jean Ferguson officiating. A private burial was held for Miss Patten.

Born February 15, 1916, in Tift County, Miss Patten was the daughter of the late Marcus Sherodan Patten and Mittie Walker Patten. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Patten Smith, Vernelle Patten Register; and three brothers, M.S. Patten, Russell Patten and Walker Patten. Miss Patten lived throughout her life in Tifton with a strong love for family and friends. Her simple kindness touched all who knew her.

Miss Patten is survived by her primary caregiver and sister, Hellen Patten Rainer of Tifton' a second sister, Willie Gene Merritt of Chester, Virginia; a host of adoring nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Sue Minter.

Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Tift Area, 618 Central Avenue North, Tifton, GA 31794.