Deborah Lynn Davis Patterson

Deborah Lynn Davis Patterson, age 66, of Henderson, KY, passed away, Thursday, May 31, 2018, at her home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Lowell Davis and a brother, Mike Davis. Debbie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She met her love, Bill, in a Bible study group and they were married May 19, 1974. Debbie spent many years doing shoulder-to-shoulder ministry with her husband. They pastored churches in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi and several in Kentucky, including Cash Creek Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Henderson, and they served five years with the International Mission Board in South Korea, where she taught at the Korean Christian Academy. Her love for the Lord was monumental and she worshiped even in times of pain and distress. Debbie was able to witness to others throughout her illness. Several nurses and doctors said she was the best patient they ever had. Debbie’s greatest joy was her family. She was a talented cook and lovingly prepared her family’s favorite dishes as a special way to show them love. Survivors include husband of 45 years, Dr. Bill Patterson of Henderson, KY; 2 sons, Tim Patterson and his wife Deana of Trophy Club, TX; Ben Patterson and his wife Nicole of Henderson, KY; mother, Marilyn Park Davis of Pascagoula, MS; 1 brother, Dave Davis of Philadelphia, PA; 3 sisters, Susan Adams and her husband Harvey of Gautier, MS; Cindy Stevens and her husband Tim of Vancleave, MS; Marcy Walton of Ocean Springs, MS; 6 grandchildren, Claire, Nate, & Luke Patterson, and Will, Wyatt, & Vivian Patterson, many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Debbie’s Life Celebration from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home and again on Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the the church with Reverend Alan Chamness, Reverend Jim Trader, and Dr. Todd Linn officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Green Valley Baptist Association Foundation, http://www.greenvalleybaptists.com 2470 S Green St, Henderson, KY 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Deborah Lynn Davis Patterson

December 2, 1951 - May 31, 2018