Shirley Ellen (Jenkins) Patterson

Shirley Ellen Patterson, age 87, of Keisterville, PA passed away on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at her home with her loving sons at her side. She was born on July 3, 1935 in Uniontown, PA Daughter of the late James Allen and Mary Ellen (Dale) Jenkins. Shirley was employed at the former Uniontown Holiday Inn, Center Independent Oil Co., and The Masontown Senior Center. She made many friends there and was grateful for the helping hand she could provide to others by doing her job. She spent the past ten months recovering and coming back from an extended nursing home stay. Living with Parkinson’s Disease for the past several years was difficult, at times, but Shirley never lost her compassion, kindness, and sense of humor. Her family and friends were very blessed to have shared her life and her love Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband: James Lyman “Bates” Patterson Her son: James Michael Patterson Two sisters: Donna Jenkins Sczypta and Audrey Kurnava She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Shirley is survived by her two sons: Gregory Allen Patterson and Roger Lyman Patterson; Daughter-in-law:  JoAnn Patterson; Four grandchildren Several nieces and nephews Friends will be received in The Dearth Funeral Home 35 South Mill Street New Salem, PA on Friday, February 17th from 10:00AM until 1:00PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM with Rev. Laura Blank Officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park.

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