Leona Marie Patterson passed away August 12, 2023.
She was born June 29, 1939 in Sheridan, Mi. to D.L. and Sylvia Hodges. She attended school in Stanton, Michian. After 25 years she retired from the Hyatt Regency hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Leona had a passion for cooking which helped her excel at culinary school. She was also an avid bingo player and known for her sharp wit and made many people laugh. You could find her most days listening to her favorite country music artist.
Above all else, Leona loved her family and was a devoted mother to her eight children. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought much joy to her life.
She is survived by her children, Alda and Bruce Schwan, Debbie Whittaker, LaVern Patterson, and Dawn and Paul Welsh. Grandchildren, Angela, Matt, Aaron, Brandy, George, Michelle, Tiffanie, William, Abby, Katie, Nicole, Jason, Ryan, Thomas, Carolyn, and Sylvia, sixteen great grandchildren, sister Katherine and Norman Dow and many friends and extended family. She is proceeded in death by her former husband, Francis Patterson, parents, sister LaVonna Patterson, brother Larry Hodges, brother Donald Hodges, sister Donna Peterman, infant twins Timmy and Tammy Patterson, and sons Frankie Patterson and Lyle Patterson.
A viewing for the family will be held at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca on Thursday, August 17.
The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.