Mary Patterson

MARY PATTERSON, 91, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. She was born on March 14, 1933, in Follansbee, WV a daughter of the late Theodore and Helen (Telvock) Mazezka, Sr. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Patterson; two brothers, Theodore Mazezka, Jr, Martin Mazezka; and two sisters, Martha Cabrera and Helen Trudick. Mary graduated from Follansbee High School Class of 1951 and Weirton Beauty Academy. She was a member of Follansbee United Methodist Church. Mary was a girl’s scout troop leader and past President of Franklin Primary P.T.A. She was past president for Brooke High Choir Boosters. She was best known for her many creative crafts and especially the numerous Brooke High Madrigal Choir gowns. She was also a very good baker who enjoyed making delicious pies and cookies for her family. She is survived by two children, Rick (Sharon) Patterson of Wintersville, OH, and Dorothy “Dolly” (Norman) Kidd of Vienna, WV; four grandchildren: Dr. Kacie Kidd (Dr. Trevor Jones), Amanda (Aaron) Geisinger, Ryan (Kerry) Patterson, and Kevin (Jessica) Kidd; seven great grandchildren: Aaden, Anderson, Aimee, Orla, Shona, Zoey and Emerson; three siblings: Dorothy Hale of Ainkenny, IA, George (Rosemary) Mazezka of Follansbee, WV, and Betty Leah (Keith) Elson of Wellsburg, WV; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation for Mary was held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 and again on Monday, April 15, 2024 until the time of the funeral service, with Rev. Penny Calmbacher officiating at Mullenbach Funeral Home, Follansbee. Interment followed at Franklin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.mullenbachfh.com.