Linda Patterson

Linda Patterson, age 74, of Canton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Linda was born in Decatur, Illinois on August 8th, 1951. Linda was an incredibly kind and fun-loving individual. Linda loved thrift shopping and Mexican food, but, more importantly, Linda is remembered for her deep love for her family and her Savior, Jesus. Linda loved her church, where she spent much of her time serving in the church nursery and on the prayer team. Linda never met a stranger and was known for her warm and welcoming personality. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and she was loved by everyone she met.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Life Bible Church, with Rev. Jason Clayton officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Life Bible Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Lillie Settles, and her sister, Peggy Nugent

Survivors include:

Husband - Dean Patterson

Daughter - Deana Graves and husband Ron

Daughter - Jodi Kiefer and husband Ben

Daughter - Carrie Chase and husband Mark

Grandchildren - Lanna Kate Jackson and husband Luke, Madelyn, Carter, Bailey, Dean Camp, Lillie Paige, Hattie, and Caroline

Niece - Cheryl Lipsey and husband Terry

Several Friends and other family members also survived.

In lieu of flowers, Donations are to be made to the Life Bible Church in her memory. Life Bible Church, 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton, GA. 30115

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com