Patricia Patterson

Patricia L. Patterson, 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2020. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on August 15, 1938 to Mike Phenix and Eunice Phenix Hutson.  Pat was a dedicated teacher, loved by her many students. She was a member of the Jr. League. She was a trained pointe ballerina dancer, who was offered an opportunity to dance with the Rockettes.  Pat was an avid bridge player, but more than anything she loved her family.

She is survived by her children, Lyndli Patterson Hart, Cecily Patterson Skarda, and Ralph M. “Trey” Patterson III; grandchildren who knew her as “Honey,” Henry Robert Hart, Sophie Rose Skarda, Samuel Patterson Skarda, Ashton Bailey Patterson, and Olivia Noelle Patterson; great grandson, Leonardo Scott Duncan; sister, Marilyn “Cissie” May; and numerous beloved cousins and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Phenix Hutson; father, Joseph Donaghey Hutson Sr.; daughter, Tori Aleece Patterson; brother, Joseph Donaghey Hutson; and father of her children, Ralph M. Patterson Jr.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Wolfe Street Foundation.

A private service will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Columbarium. A public Celebration of her Life will be announced at a later date.