Elizabeth (Betty) Cozart Patterson

Abingdon, Va.

Elizabeth (Betty) Cozart Patterson passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. She was born April 9, 1924 in Abingdon, Va., and she grew up in Abingdon and Marion, S.C. Betty graduated from Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C. and spent the rest of her life in Abingdon.

She was an active member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church and was involved in a ladies circle at her church, Booklovers, Garden and Bridge Clubs. Betty was an avid flower gardener and loved spending time in her greenhouse.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Jeffreys Cozart and Eliza Byars Cozart; her husband of 63 years, Douglas A. Patterson, Jr.; and her brother, James Edward Cozart.

Betty is survived by her four children: Martha Patterson Morefield, James Mac G. Patterson, Douglas A. Patterson III and wife Jan, and Edward B. Patterson and wife Pam; sister-in-law Joan H. Cozart; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews.

There will be a celebration of Betty’s life at a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Jon Martin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Washington County Library Foundation, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, or Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, 136 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210

Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.

The family of Elizabeth (Betty) Cozart Patterson is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).