LOUISBURG - Marguerite Whitley Patterson Pleasants died Saturday, October 12, 2008 at her home, 136 Person Street, Louisburg, NC.

Born December 31, 1920 in Wilson, NC, she was the daughter of Lonnie Whitley and Mattie Tosto Whitley. She was preceded in death by her son, James Robert “Crow” Patterson, and her husband, William Harry Patterson.

She was a member of the Louisburg United Methodist Church and a very active member of the Louisburg Garden Club, serving two terms as president. She was an accomplished floral arranger throughout the county and won numerous awards and ribbons with the NC Garden Club. She shared her passion and love for nature and her gardens, which touched so many lives throughout the years. She leaves many cherished memories over the years to special friends, Julie Anna Saunders, Toney Wardrick and neighbor, Lillian East.

Graveside services will be held Friday at 1:00 at Pineview Cemetery, 761 N. Raleigh Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

She is survived by her son, Dr. William G. Patterson and wife, Janet of Chicago, IL; daughter, Rita Patterson Reghanti of Tampa, FL; sister, Frances Whitley Hartis of Wilson, NC; grandchildren, Thomas J. Reghanti, Jennifer Lynn Patterson, Jill Patterson Johnson; great-grandson, Maddox Johnson.

The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the LHS Class of 1967 Memorial Fund, c/o Bill Shelton, 6309 Lewisand Circle, Raleigh, NC 27615 in memory of James Robert Patterson.

Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.

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