Nora June Patterson, 84, known by her friends and family as “June” or “Granny” passed away peacefully on November 29, 2010. She was born in Ivanhoe, WV on March 4, 1926, a daughter of the late Tom and Opal Eskew Teets. On August 31, 1945 she married Earl J. Patterson, who preceded her in death on June 12, 1979. Also preceding her in death were her siblings; Ester Adams, Kathleen “Tod” Kohli, Darrell Teets and Ada Mae Riley. She was the last surviving member of her family. Surviving are daughter Carolyn Vassar and husband, Jim of Kearneysville, WV and son Kevin Patterson and wife, Molly of Buckhannon; two granddaughters; Vannessa Vassar-bush and husband, Chris of Pittsburgh, PA and Michelle Vassar of Williamsburg, VA; two grandsons, Christopher Patterson and wife Caity of Buckhannon and Casey Patterson, also of Buckhannon. She had one great granddaughter, McKenna Bush of Pittsburgh, PA. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. June attended Tennerton United Methodist Church and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, having lunch at the Senior Center, yard sales, and playing many games of bingo through the years. She had been a Sales Clerk at Strader’s and the H-p Store in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated for the Tennerton United Methodist Church or the Upshur County Senior Center. Visitation will be at Poling St. Clair on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 2-4 and 5-8 PM with the Rev. Jeff Zickefoose officiating. A funeral service will be held 10 AM at Poling St. Clair on Thursday, December 2, 2010 with the Rev. Jeff Zickefoose officiating. Burial will follow at the Hampton Cemetery. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
