Helen M. Patterson, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at Ashford Place.
Born December 4, 1929, in Bartholomew County, she was the daughter of Thomas B. Johns and
Sarah Pearl (Mink) Johns. She married James S. Patterson on October 7, 1949, and he preceded her
in death on August 14, 2014.
Survivors include son Jerry Patterson of Florida; niece Beth Harding (Mike) of St. Paul, nephew Todd L.
Johns (Christina) of St. Paul; great niece Sarah Kuntz (Aaron) of Ft. Wayne; 3 great nephews Cody, Austin,
and JT Johns all of St. Paul; 2 great great nephews Aiden Kuntz and Oliver Johns. She was preceded in death
by her parents, spouse, son Jay Patterson, brother Thomas L. Johns, sister-in-law Carolyn B. Johns, and great
niece Rachel Harding.
Helen had lived in this area most of her lifetime and graduated from Hope High School. She was employed in the
insurance industry for many years. Helen enjoyed watching sports on TV, playing cards, reading books, and
spending time with her family.
Graveside service will be 11:00 am, Monday, November 4, 2024, at Van Pelt Cemetery, 5711 E. River Road, Waldron
with Rev. Mark Dodd officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to Rachel Harding Scholarship Fund through Blue River Foundation, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences can be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
