Elizabeth Ann Patterson, nee Carson, 87 of Mohnton, PA, formerly of Rockland Township, PA died July 29, 2010 at the home of her daughter Chrissy Gambler. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family. "Betty" was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert "Pat" Patterson in January 2010.

Born in Darby, PA on March 13, 1923, Betty was the daughter of the late John B. Carson and Helen Louden Carson. Betty graduated from Darby High School in 1941.

In May 1942 Betty met the love of her life, Pat, on a blind date and they were married on August 4th 1942 in Wilmington, DE.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Betty had a zest for life and loved the beauty of nature. She enjoyed her beautiful flower gardens and also loved watching birds which she could identify by sight and song.

Her hobbies included sewing, flower arranging, gardening, canning produce, making jelly, and reading. Betty and Pat loved the Lord and her life reflected this love through her hospitality and generosity. Their farm was the gathering place for all the family and their many friends. Pat and Betty loved traveling and camping, especially with loved ones. Acadia National Park and the seashore were their favorite places.

Betty is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Reiner of Millsboro, DE; Christine wife of Errol Gambler of Lewes, DE; Lorraine Trexler, wife of Rich Paulhamus of Mohnton, PA; and one son, Robert Patterson, Jr., husband of Lana Patterson of Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, Canada; eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; and her brother Charles Carson, husband of Marilyn of Easton, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brother John B. Carson II and sister Helen Edwards; sons in law, John A. Reiner and Robert P. Trexler; and grandson Jeremy L. Trexler.

A funeral service will be held at Noon on Tuesday, August 3rd at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE. Family and friends are invited to attend the celebration of Betty's life. Visitation will be 11AM - Noon. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made in Betty's memory to the Salvation Army, 301 S. 5th St., Reading, PA, 19602, (610) 373-5208.

(07/30/10)