Mrs. Earlee Thomas Paten's Obituary
Sister Earlee Thomas Paten, was born a twin. She was proceeded in death at the time of birth by her twin Garlee Thomas. They were born on August 21, 1923, in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, to the late William and Mary Eliza Thomas. She united with Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, and remained a faithful member until her health failed her. She was married to John L. Paten on February 3, 1951, who proceeded her in death. She attended Pine Grove Baptist Church School where she was taught, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Sister Paten was the oldest member of Pine Grove, she was a Deaconess, and former Secretary of The Home Mission Society; as a Deaconess; she was responsible for caring for the Circament Table Cloth which she did faithfully until her health failed. She retired from Jeff Anderson Hospital Housekeeping Department where she worked for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed yard work, gardening, beautifying her flower beds and bird vvatching; however, she took the most joy in watching all her greatgrandchildren playing outside. She will greatly be missed by her four legged friend Pup-Pup (Suga-Momma/ Sweetie). She leaves behind to cherish her memory Seven Children and two nieces she helped raised, Daughters, Marlynn Bourrage, Jackie Johnson, and Demetrice Paten all of Bailey, MS and Patrick Henry (Delarce) of Jackson, MS; Sons, Donnie Paten (Christine) of Guthrie, KY; Kenneth Paten of Queens, NV; Randall Turner of Jamaica, NV; nieces, Beatrice Welch (Walter) of Jasper Georgia and Evelyn McClelland (Willie) of Meridian, MS; One living brother William Alexander Thomas of Manchester, NV, and Brother-in-Law, Leo Paten of Compton, CA; 12 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 5 GreatGreat Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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