Sarah Cleo Patterson

Sarah Cleo Patterson, 95, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1931, to the late Carl and Addie Mae Buttrum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Rev. Alfred Patterson; infant daughter, Brenda Lou Patterson; brothers, CP Buttrum, Otis Buttrum, Raymond Buttrum; and sister, Virginia Chastain.

Sarah was a member of Ball Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. Sarah retired from Carriage Industries.

She is survived by her sons, Mitchell Patterson (Judy) and Rickey Patterson (Beverly Minter); daughter, Joyce Phillips; grandchildren, Laura Darnell (Brent), Wayne Patterson (Lori), Chad Phillips (Jessica), Daniel Patterson, Sarah Hill (Tyler), Wesley Patterson (Katelynn Claunch); bonus grandchildren, Tyleigh Minter and Caleb Minter; great-grandchildren, Bryanna Darnell (Joey Ulibarri), Olivia Hill, Brantley Phillips, and Bogan Phillips.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Mitchell Patterson and Bro. Gerald Siniard officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers are Sarah’s grandsons and great-grandsons.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Affinis Hospice and Gordon Health and Rehab for their care.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Sarah Cleo Patterson.