Myrtle "Evelyn" Patterson

May 28, 2020

Myrtle "Evelyn" Patterson, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Marlow, at the age of 87.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the Glory Bound Church, with Rev. David Standifer and Rev. David Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.

Evelyn was born Friday, July 1, 1932 in Grady County, to Rush and Myrtle Esty (Dorman) McKay. She lived in the Grady and Stephens County area all of her life and had attended Agawam and Rush Springs Schools. Evelyn married the love of her life, Troy Patterson in Duncan on July 27, 1951; they were married for 42 wonderful years before Troy's passing on July 11, 1993. Evelyn was an amazing caregiver that enjoyed taking care of her children, grandchildren, and Mary. She loved to keep an immaculate yard and just enjoyed spending time outside working on her farm. Evelyn had a kind loving heart that will be dearly missed.

Survivors include 2 sons, Rick Patterson and wife Denise of Marlow, Tommy Patterson of Marlow, a daughter, Lavonna Condit and husband Steve of Marlow, 8 grandchildren, Christie, Mike, Amber, Tiffany, Bo, Luci, Troy, and Trey, 14 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Peggy Nichols of Oklahoma City, Helen Walters of Marlow, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, R.C. McKay, Junior Rush McKay, and 6 sisters, Lillie Mae Barnett, U.B. McClearn, Jorene Ford, Reba Howell, Shirley Jean McKay, and Mary Ann McKay.

Pallbearers will be: her grandsons.

Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com