Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Emma Patterson

Sep 15th, 1919 - Aug 25th, 2016

   Emma (Sehie) Patterson, age 96, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Flora, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, in Kentucky.

   Emma was born September 15, 1919, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of the late Lewis and Laura (Hamilton) Sehie.  She married Earl T. Patterson and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2001.

   Emma was a member of Broadway Christian Church, the Faith Sunday School Class Circle, and the Women’s Department at the church.  She was also a member of the Abigail Circle and the Hi Acres Homemakers. 

   Survivors include two sons, Michael Patterson and Larry Krutsinger; and a granddaughter, Yvonne Krutsinger.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five sisters: Deletha Craig, Helen Staley, Fern Smith, Sarah Young, and Beulah Paris; and one brother: Ernest Sehie.

   A funeral service for Emma Patterson will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 12 Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  Memorial donations may be made to Sayre Christian Village or Broadway Christian Church and will be accepted through the funeral home.