Ilo Patterson

Patterson, Ilo, 88 of Springfield passed away at home early Thursday morning October 18, 2018. She was born October 21, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Addie Gulley. She was a caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a dedicated member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. Ilo was preceded in death by her parents; in laws Neva & Jesse Patterson; husband Genes Patterson; brothers Lee & Cletus Gulley; sister Hazel Parks and daughter-in-law Shirley Patterson. Survivors include her daughter Brenda Shope; sons Dayton Patterson and Ernie (Nita) Patterson; brother Ray (Maggie) Gulley; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Services to honor Ilo will be Tuesday at 1:00PM in the Memorial Home with Rev. Clayton Brooks officiating. Burial to follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.