Emily Marie (Helmick) Patterson, 69, wife of George Thomas Patterson of 558 Galena Road passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in the Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Patterson was born on April 17, 1947 in Staunton, a daughter of the late George Joseph and Ollie Chafman (Hartigan) Helmick.
Emily was employed as a clerk with Shifflett Cleaners, she was an avid bingo player and enjoyed listening to county music. Mrs. Patterson was a "loving wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by a niece, Dana Jacobs.
Surviving in addition to her husband of forty-seven years, are two sons, Michael Scott Mike Patterson and his wife Shawna of Middleville, MI and Chad Edward Patterson and his wife Amy of Churchville; three sisters, Mary Caroline McFaden and husband Don, Hazel H. Hisey and husband Charles all of Staunton and Hedy H. Southard and husband Don of Verona; two grandchildren, Sadie Ann Patterson and Violet Nicole Patterson; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.
A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 in Oaklawn Memory Gardens by Pastor John M. Ward.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 309, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.