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Kate Patterson

  • June 1, 1919 - December 20, 2009
  • Morristown, New Jersey
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“My deepest sympathy to the family. ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: michele harris-mcdougale - CA

“Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Aunt Kate, which is how I always referred to her though not a relative, was a lovely example of...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Thomas Harding,Jr. - Durham, NC

“To The Family of Kate Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers. God Bless you all. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Pat and Nat Barber - Burlingame, CA

“You have my deepest sympathy, and are in my prayers. ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Ruby Thigpen - New Haven, CT

“We are sorry to hear of the passing of Kate Martin Patterson. There are many good Collinsville, memories of the Martin and Mason families over many...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Stanley White - Montclair, NJ

“May it be a comfort to you to know that we share in your sorrow. May God bless and keep you during this time of bereavement. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Albert and Janie Martin - MD

“May it be a comfort to you to know that we share in your sorrow and that you are not alone, for the thoughts and love of others who care are with you...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Curtis and Patricia Martin - MD


Kate Patterson departed this life at Pines Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Madison, N.J., Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was born 1919 to the union of the late Isaac and Celeste Martin in Jenkinsville, South Carolina and came to Morristown at and early age. Kate attended Morristown schools and graduated from Morristown High School and went on to graduate from Apex School of Cosmetology. She worked at Mills Beauty Salon and later operated her beauty shop retiring in the early 90�S. She was a lifelong member of Bethel AME Church, Morristown where she taught Sunday School and was treasurer for more than 50 years. Kate was also a Past Matron of Bethsaida #7 Order of Eastern Star; member of the Morris Township seniors; life member of the NAACP and participated and supported Bethel Angels HIV/AIDS quilting Ministry. Kate was preceded in death by her husband, William Patterson, Sr., her son, William (Lucky) Patterson, Jr., sister Venia Martin and brother Isaac Martin, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters Amy Anderson, Morristown and Irene Bryant, Delaware; one brother Richard Martin, Morristown; sister-in-law Emma Martin; two nephews, five nieces, four great nieces, three great nephews, 2 grreat great nieces, 1 great great nephew and a host of a extended family and friends. Thanks to the staff of Pine Acres and a special thanks to the aides for their loving and tender care. In lieu of flowers, please honor her favorite charity: Bethel Angels, 59 Spring Street, Morristown, NJ 07960. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Patterson family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.