BERNICE MAE PATTERSON

June 21, 1938 - April 7, 2012

BERNICE W. PATTERSON STAUNTON, VA Bernice Mae (Wood) Patterson, 73, of 612 Moore Street, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012, at her residence. She was born June 21, 1938, in Hix, WV, a daughter of the late William E. and Bessie (Grimmett) Wood. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Patterson was employed by Western State Hospital. She also did private duty at numerous other places. She loved taking care of people. She also loved to crochet, do puzzles, and cooking big meals for her children. Family members include four sons, Bobby G. Sarver and James M. Sarver, both of Verona, Darrell W. Sarver of Mt. Crawford, Douglas W. Sarver of Staunton; two daughters, Carol S. Kirk of Mt. Hope, WV and Barbara E. Thomas of Stuarts Draft; step-mother, Juanita Wood; two brothers, Everette and William Wood; five sisters, Nancy Learnard, Lillie Lotts, Regina Williams, Brenda Hochstether, and Diana Hearn; eleven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Wood; and a sister, Joyce Wiseman. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Gregory Miller and Chaplain Dennis Taylor. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be family and friends attending. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in the funeral home and other times at the residence of her brother, Everette, 24 Center Street, Verona.