Edith Joseph Patterson

Burdette Washington
October 9, 2008
Nicholls State University Art Studio (Chauvin)
October 13, 2008
Burdette Washington
October 9, 2008
Nicholls State University Art Studio (Chauvin)
October 13, 2008

Posted Friday, October 10, 2008


Edith Joseph Patterson, 69, a native of Belle Alliance, La., and a resident of Napoleonville, La., died at her home Sunday, October 5.

She is survived by her husband, Marks Patterson of Donaldsonville, La.; two daughters, Dianne Celestine and husband Ernest of Napoleonville, and Mary Ann Patterson of Donaldsonville; three sons, Marks Patterson Jr. of Franklin, La., Anthony Patterson of Belle Rose, La., and Shawn Patterson and wife Markell of Donaldsonville; five sisters, Adeline Johnson, Agenilla Joseph, Patricia Dorsey, Caroline Richard and Aleda Joseph; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Rogers Joseph; two brothers; and four sisters.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, at First Israel Baptist Church with a religious service to follow. She will be buried at the church cemetery.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements.

Edith Joseph Patterson