Margaret Patterson

Margaret Rosa Marie Patterson, age 94, of Portland passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her residence.  She was born in Jay County on April 19, 1930, the daughter of Ralph and Emily (Weyant) Messner.  She was married to Herbert Patterson, and he preceded her in death.  Margaret worked for USDA for thirty-two years and was member of Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post 211 and Mt. Zion Church UMC.

Surviving are three sons George Patterson (wife Rita) of Portland, Mark Patterson (wife Penny) of Port Charlotte, Florida, and John Patterson of Grovetown, Georgia, one daughter Sandra Luginbill (husband Craig) of Bloomington, Indiana, two brothers Ralph Messner of Kentucky and Arthur Messner of Melbourne, Florida, 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Herb, two brothers Chester and Edward Messner and a sister Betty Wilcox.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Borders presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Mt. Zion Church UMC. Online condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.