In Memory: Dawn Patterson, 58, Devoted To Family, Active In Church

Editor's note: the following obituary was submitted by Woodstock Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Dawn Elaine Patterson, 58, of Woodstock, GA passed away on March 14, 2016, after a courageous three year battle with brain cancer.

She was born on April 11, 1957 in Cooperstown, New York, to the late Herbert and Dorothy Griffiths. In 1968, her family moved from the farm to Gainesville, Florida. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1975. While working at Publix in New Smyrna Beach, FL in 1980, she met the love of her life, David. To this day, David is still employed with Publix.

When they started their family, Dawn devoted herself to her husband and sons. She was a Cub Scout Leader and the Team Mom for all of their activities. She was very active in the church and was very giving. She loved baking, gardening, crafting, sewing and crocheting. During her battle with cancer, she crocheted baby blankets and donated them to the nursery at Kennestone Hospital.

Her strength and faith in God was an inspiration to all who met her. You may read about her journey with brain cancer by visiting www.caringbridge.org and searching for Dawn Patterson 2.

Dawn is survived by her devote and loving husband of 33 years, David Patterson, sons, "JR" William Ray Mitchum, Jr. (Jaclyn) and Chase Patterson (Arley), grandchildren, Conner Mitchum, Charlotte Patterson (due next month) and brothers, Ralph, Herbert II, Terry and Robin Griffiths and sister, Pamela Harris.

A memorial service will be Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta, GA 30066.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dawn's memory to:

WellStar Foundation
Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain (Hospice Care)
805 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30066
**WellStar.org/give or call 770-956-4483
Or www.Caringbridge.com

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