Alice J. Patterson

Alice J. Patterson of Frostproof passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born October 3, 1924 in Frostproof to the late George & Elizabeth (Wilson) Kersey; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed watching game shows and wrestling on TV. She also enjoyed flower gardening, reading, solving crossword puzzles and listening to country music.

Alice was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Douglas. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Eliam Patterson Jr; three daughters, Judy Westbrook of Lake Wales, Linda Carter (Jackie) of Avon Park and Juana Waller of Frostproof; three sons, Lloyd Douglas (Louise) of High Springs, Gayland Douglas of Frostproof and Johnny Patterson of Frostproof; 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until the funeral service at 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof with Jonathan Keen officiating. Interment will follow at the Silver Hill Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations may be sent to the Good Shepherd Hospice (1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33870).

To view the webcast of her service, please click here .