Patricia Ann Tedford

Mrs. Patricia Ann Tedford, 61, transitioned on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. 
Patricia Ann Tedford was born on October 24, 1958 to the late Margaret "Nancy" and Henry "Foot" Tedford in Water Valley, MS. Pat confessed her faith in Christ an an early age and united with Everdale Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher until her health started to fail.
Pat departed her earthly life on August 11, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
She attended school at Water Valley High School. She was united in marriage to James Patterson of Charleston, MS. There were no children born to this union, but she attended to children daily as a Babysitter. She had a passion for children, and they loved her.
Pat is survived by her children: Jonathan Tedford of Oxford, MS and Brenda Faye Tedford Gillom of Water Valley, MS, two brothers; Steve  (Lillie Mae)  of Jacksonville, FL, and Rickey (Linda Faye) of Water Valley, MS, one special son-in-law: Jermaine Gillom, one daughter-in-law: Nicole Tedford, one grandson: Waytt Tedford, and one god-son: Ashton Booker,  a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents: Margaret and Henry Tedford and one brother; Tony Tedford.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11a.m., at Everdale M.B. Church in Water Valley. Burial will take place at Bayson Chapel Church Cemetery in Water Valley. Serenity-Daniels Funeral Home of Water Valley is in charge of the arrangements.