Harriett Jane Patterson's Obituary
Harriett Jane Gordon Patterson, 89, of Lewes, DE, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Cadbury at Lewes, in the loving arms of her family.
She was born October 20, 1920 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer E. Gordon, Sr.
Harriett was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Kenneth James Patterson, her husband of 57 years. In 1984, they retired as part owners and employees of Gordon's Apparel and moved to Lewes to be near their family.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Deborah Patterson Marshall and Douglas D. Marshall, of Lewes; her granddaughter and husband, Sarah Marshall Wilson and Kevin Wilson of Neptune Beach, Florida; and her grandson and wife, Fred C. "Kip" Marshall, II and wife Hope of Manhattan, New York.
A memorial service will be held at old Saint Peter's Church, Second and Market's Street, Lewes, Saturday, November 28, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made in Harriett's name, to Cadbury Foundation, 17208 Cadbury Circle, Lewes, De 19958.
Sign guestbook at: www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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