Marilyn Rose Patterson

Marilyn Patterson, age 71 of Cobden; died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her daughters home in Charleston, SC. She was born April 1, 1947 in Anna, the daughter of Alva and Ruby (Lacy) Duskey. She married Richard Rodger Patterson on December 30, 1974 in Sharpe, KY. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2015. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Alva Lynn (Clif) Pike of Ladson, SC; son, Roger (Alesia) Patterson of Dongola; five grandchildren, Whitney Kay (Bobby) Whitehead, Brooke Nicole (Ethan) Toedte, Brock James Patterson, Brandon Earl Pike and Chelsea Raelynn Pike; five great-grandchildren, Carter Logan Whitehead, Mason Hunter Whitehead, Kysten Brock Toedte, Knute Alan Toedte and Grayson Earl Pike; brother, Mike Duskey; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Rodger Patterson; and one brother, Ernest Forehand. Marilyn was retired from Choate Mental Health Center. She loved spending time with her family, and in her spare time sewing and crafting. Funeral services will beat 1:00 p. m. Sunday, December 2, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden with Rev. LaRue Parr officiating. Interment will be in the Rowan Cemetery in Makanda. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rowan Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Saturday, December 1, 2018,5:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Sunday, December 2, 2018,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Sunday, December 2, 2018,2:30PM Rowan Cemetery 92 West McGuire Road Makanda, Illinois 62958