Patricia (Patti) Ann Patterson passed away on April 10, 2025, in Salina, Kansas. She was 69 years old.
Born in Detroit, Michigan to Denia O. (Richardson) Lambert and Glen Lambert on August 4, 1955. Patti was one of six siblings in a lively, close-knit family. She is survived by her beloved children, Twyla (Joseph) Ogle and Allen (Jennifer) Patterson; her cherished grandchildren Patrick, Julian, Addison, Olivia, LillyElla, and Brentlee; and her siblings Gloria Hoskins of Kentucky, Glenn Lambert, Deborah Sparks, Mary Sharpe, and Gary Lambert, all of Michigan.
Patti spent more than 20 years working at the Lutheran Home in Herington, Kansas, where she led the housekeeping and laundry department with compassion, and a deep sense of care. She was especially devoted to the elderly, treating every resident with empathy and a warm heart. She also had a head for numbers, and her knack for bookkeeping and taxes made her the family’s go-to accountant long before TurboTax ever came around.
For over 20 years, she was also a proud and steadfast military spouse — juggling moves, raising children, and always making a house feel like home, no matter where the military sent them.
Patti had a passion for all things creative. She loved crafting, sewing, scrapbooking, puzzles, and reading. She was also unashamedly obsessed with bags of ice, caffeine-free Diet Pepsi, and Christmas cards (the more glitter, the better). Her love for the holidays, family gatherings, and heartfelt traditions made everyone feel extra special. Her love of shopping resulted in random packages from Amazon for her loved ones filled with bulk amounts of toothbrushes, BIC pens, and oversized clothing for her grandchildren.
Above all, Patti was a devoted mother, grandmother and dear friend of many. Her nightly “Goodnight, love you,” became a treasured ritual, one that will echo in the hearts of her children forever. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, quiet strength, fierce love, and a slightly suspicious amount of Diet Pepsi cans.
Her family will miss her deeply, but they are grateful for the years, memories, and unconditional love she gave so freely.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.