HENDERSON (Epsom Community) — Jean Patterson Wester, 62,  died Tuesday, Feb.14, 2012 at her home. A private graveside service was held Wednesday, Feb.15, at New Bethel Baptist Church cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Robert Collier.

Born in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Thomas Patterson and Alma Pendergrass Patterson. She was a registered nurse and was retired from the Warren County Department of Corrections. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving: husband, Jerry Talmadge Wester; son, Jonathan Daniel Wester of the home; sisters, Angela Kay P. Warren and Janet Marie P. Talton, both of Henderson, and Pat P. Gregory of Virginia Beach, Va. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Thomas Patterson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carol Roberson Ministries, 203 S. Clayton Street, Ripley, MS 38663.

Arrangements by Flowers Funeral Home.