Connie Sue Patterson (née Jackson), age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on July 26th, 2023, at The University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville. She was surrounded by her loved ones when she parted from this world in peace to begin her heavenly journey.
She was born on October 21st, 1954, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Connie was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and co-worker. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her wonderful laughter, her warm, kind eyes, and unconditional love for all.
Connie had a fulfilling career as a Pharmacist Technician in Surgical Pharmacy at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She dedicated herself to providing quality care to patients throughout her career. She retired in 2019 after providing thirty-one years of service in the industry. She enjoyed traveling in her times of leisure, and travelled to Capetown, South Africa in 2012 to attend her youngest son's wedding.
Connie leaves behind a loving family, including her sons Bradley S. Patterson of Knoxville, Tennessee; and Derrick W. (Sherlaine) Patterson, and granddaughter Emma Patterson of Anthem, Arizona. She is also survived by her father Jackie Jackson and mother Sherrell Jackson of Coalfield, Tennessee; brother Terry (Stacey) Jackson of Coalfield, Tennessee; sister Jana (James) Boseley of Rockwood, Tennessee; and brother Tim (Teresa) Jackson of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Connie was preceded in death by her grandparents Lawrence and Vertie Davis of Oliver Springs, Tennessee; Welch and Irene Jackson of Coalfield, Tennessee; and brother Gregory Jackson of Coalfield, Tennessee.
The family wishes to thank Preferred Care of Knoxville for their services, and for special caregivers Ebony Williams, LaShanda Smith, Kellie Bolden, and Terry Walker-Smith.
A memorial service to celebrate Connie's life will be announced at a later date.
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