Bertha Lee Taylor

Bertha Lee Patterson Taylor, age 87 of Lake City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at her residence. Bertha was born in Stainville, Tennessee on April 14, 1927 to the late Tommy and Della Jones Patterson. She was a 72 plus year member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, flowers, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Bertha is preceded in death by: husband, Claude Taylor, and three of her brothers: Kenneth, J.C., and Tommy Lee Patterson.

Survivors:

Daughter Sue Hollis and Husband James Clinton

Foster Daughter Patricia Snodderly and Husband Jeff Clinton

Foster Son Benny Buttram Lake City

Grandchildren Beth Merrick and Husband David Norris
Tommy Hollis and Fiance Carolyn Dunn Knoxville
Destiny Childress Clinton
Bryson and Laini Snodderly Clinton

Great Grandchildren David, Cory, Morgan, Megan

Great Great Grandchild Carson

Brother Calvin Patterson and Wife Henrietta Lake City

Sisters Beatrice Phillips Clinton
Lois Vowell Lake City

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, November 21, 2014 at Laurel Branch Baptist Church in Briceville.
Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Friday, November 21, 2014 at Laurel Branch Baptist Church in Briceville with Rev. Joey Cagley, Rev. J.J. Patterson, and Rev. Danny Ray Phillips officiating.
Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:15 AM to go in procession to the Norris Memorial Gardens in Norris, Tennessee for 11:00 AM graveside services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Laurel Branch Baptist Church Building Fund, 416 Creek St., Lake City, TN 37769.