Debra Jane Patterson
Debra Jane Patterson was truly a sincere woman of God who loved her family and loved and adored her husband and best friend of 53 years of marriage. She was 71 years old and gained her wings July 27, 2024.
She was born August 23, 1952 in Pulaski, Va. She was the daughter of Ira and Margie Stith, both of Pulaski. She was proceeded in death by her father, Ira Stith, Sr. and grandparents.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Douglas Patterson; her children, D.J. Patterson (Monica), Donell Patterson, Natasha Grubb (Randy). Her mother, Margie Stith. Her sisters, Awana Patrick (John), Sherry Smith (children, Carrie and Trey), and Ira Stith Jr. (nickname Rock). Grandchildren, Darius, Donte, Maya, Isaiah (Jordyn), Michaela, Alexia, Jayla, JD, Nia. Great-grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah and Tristyn. Goddaughter, Jackie McClanahan (Ray). Adopted daughter, Dianne Holland. And a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 220 Magazine Street, Pulaski on Saturday, Aug. 3. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Praise service will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by the funeral at 1 p.m.
The family is in the care of Serenity Funeral Home, Pulaski.
July 30, 2024 @ 1:56 pm
Reverend Patterson, we send our sincere condolences, prayers of comfort and love for you and your family! Knowing that God’s love is with you!
July 30, 2024 @ 2:15 pm
I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
July 30, 2024 @ 2:40 pm
Such a wonderful Lady.Our Condolences and love to the family.💜
July 30, 2024 @ 4:10 pm
Sorry to hear is your loss
July 30, 2024 @ 5:23 pm
Rev. Doug Patterson Sr. & Family. We’re saddened to hear about the transition of your dear Wife. We’re praying for you and your entire family. Rest easy in the arms of Jesus. 🙏🏽❤️🕊
July 30, 2024 @ 5:32 pm
A beautiful kind hearted soul who will .be missed .am sending my prayers to the. family and friends .i am so sorry for. your loss.
July 30, 2024 @ 5:51 pm
Condolences from our family to yours.
July 30, 2024 @ 6:48 pm
Prayers and condolences in this time of sadness 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
July 30, 2024 @ 6:58 pm
Sorry to hear about your loss beloved Pastor. You and your dear family are in my prayers. I sincerely care!
July 30, 2024 @ 8:14 pm
Elder Patterson, Pastor, we are so sorry for your loss. Sister Patterson was one of the most loving, sweet, kind and godly women that we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am so sorry we won’t be able to be with you all physically but we are certainly with you at heart! We love you and the family and will be praying as you go through this trying time! God bless you and keep you.
July 30, 2024 @ 9:08 pm
My Condolences to the entire family on the loss of Mrs. Patterson.
July 30, 2024 @ 9:12 pm
Send my heartfelt condolences. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Saints are beautiful people of God.
July 30, 2024 @ 9:57 pm
Doug and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are sent to all of her family and friends.
July 30, 2024 @ 10:59 pm
To the Patterson family I am so glad that I was there at the pastor anniversary to see her and tell her I love her she grabbed my hand and smiled that beautiful smile I admired the way she loved her husband and he loved her.🙏🏿❤️
July 30, 2024 @ 11:01 pm
Elder Patterson & Family we send our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family during this time of loss. We knew and admired your wife as an awesome woman of God! She will be missed down here, but we know we will see her again in glory!
Mynetta and Leon Hastings
July 31, 2024 @ 7:09 am
To the Patterson Family :
May the peace and love of God surround and encamp around you during this time of loss. You all are in my prayers.
July 31, 2024 @ 10:05 am
My condolences to to Rev. Patterson and the family
July 31, 2024 @ 11:17 am
REV. PATTERSON, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR WIFE WAS MY CLASSMATE AND WE WILL MISS HER. THANK GOD HER WORK WAS NOT IN VAIN. MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THESE SAD DAYS. LOVE DEACON HUNTER AND FAMILY.
July 31, 2024 @ 3:03 pm
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family.
July 31, 2024 @ 8:00 pm
My Prayers go out to you Pastor Patterson and the Family Sending my Deepest Condolences 🙏🏽😇
August 2, 2024 @ 12:23 am
I’ve known you since you first dated Debra, I think it was in the late 60’s or early 70’s. You were the perfect couple, not in man’s eyes; as man was so busy in darkness, he couldn’t see the light. But Doug you were a reflection of the light, & your illuminous shone through Debra. The light still shines.