Obituary of Mary Jewell Patton

Mary Jewell Patton age 86 of Clinton, TN passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Mary was a dearly loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great- great grandmother. She loved gospel music, her preacher, Rev. Buddy Long and was proud to say she was saved and a member of North Clinton Baptist Church. Mary also was a member of the Salvation Army. Mary’s great grandson, Joseph Lane Dillman was very special to her, and she prayed daily for him. She loved everybody and no one was a stranger to her. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Maggie Meadows; husband, Earl Frank Patton; several brothers and sisters; son, Billy Joe Patton; son in law, Richard Hall; grandson, Rev. Sean Patton; granddaughter, Mary Sue Goforth. Mary is survived by her sons, Eugene Frank Patton & wife Linda of Sparta, TN, Kenneth Patton & wife, Helen of Oliver Springs, TN, stepson, Willie Patton of Oliver Springs, TN; daughters, Martha Hall of Clinton, TN, Wanda Martin of Oliver Springs, TN, Clara McCoy & husband, David of Toledo, OH, Nancy Patton of Clinton, TN, Danita Huckaby & husband, Teddy of Claxton, TN, daughter in law, Sylvia Patton of Oak Ridge, TN. She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Mary’s family will receive her friends on Tuesday, June23, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm with her funeral service following at 8:00 pm in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with Rev. Fred Long officiating. Mary’s interment will be 2:00 pm Eastern standard time Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at New Bonair cemetery in Sparta, TN. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements.