Melissa Grace Patterson

Melissa Grace Patterson, 66, of Atglen, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the wife of James J. Patterson of Atglen.  Born in Havertown, PA, she was the daughter of Preston B. and Doris G. Juni Spell.

Melissa received her B.S. in communications from West Chester University and worked in the marketing and shipping departments for I.C.I. Fluoropolymers.

A loving mother of three boys, Steven, Benjamin and Robert, Melissa loved camping, RVing and spending summers in Stone Harbor at the family beach house. A devoted wife of 40 years to James Patterson. Melissa always handled tragedy with grace her whole life.

She like to see the good in people and was always grateful for what she had. she was easygoing but always focused on what truly mattered family, happiness, and peace. She will be truly missed, but never forgotten.

In addition to her husband she is survived by sons, Steven J. Patterson of Lancaster, PA, Robert N. Patterson of Atglen, and siblings, Raymond Spell of Virginia, and Robert (Eileen) of Havertown.  She was preceded in death by a son Benjamin J. Patterson in 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411, W. Main St. Parkesburg, with visitation starting at 10:30 AM.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com