Patricia Marie Patterson, age 70, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Lakeland. Born January 15, 1945 in Martins Ferry, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Mary Eddy. Patricia was a certified nurse's assistant in the healthcare industry for many years. She was also a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Bartow. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Donald Patterson and her brother Ervin Eddy. Patricia is survived by two siblings: George Eddy and Maribelle White. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and extended family. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 4th at 6:00pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow.