Phyllis Florine Patterson was born on September 30, 1944 at Peach Orchard, Missouri the daughter of Alvin and Alta Faye (Herrell) Shipp and passed away on February 11, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton at the age of 69 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Larry J. Shipp and one sister Eutha Fay Shipp. Phyllis was united in marriage to Ralph Edward Patterson Sr. on April 8, 1961 at St. Louis, Missouri. She is survived by her husband Ralph, three sons Ralph E. Patterson Jr. of Fredericktown, Jonny Patterson of Sturgis, Kentucky, and Lawrence Alvin Ray Patterson of Port Orchard, Washington, two brothers Tommy Ray Harris and Anthony Shipp, seven (7) grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family.

Visitation; 5:00 P.M. to 8 P.M. Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Follis and Sons Funeral Home

Funeral Services; 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Follis and Sons Chapel

Officiating; Pastor Robert Graham

Interment; Marcus Memorial Park