Ruby L. Patterson

Ruby L. Patterson age 86 of Batesville died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville. She was born October 1, 1929 at Mobley, Arkansas, the daughter of Arnold and Thelma Crabtree. She was a nurse for Allen’s Hospital and Gray’s Hospital both in Batesville and co-owned the Southside Dairy Bar for several years. She was a member of the Southside United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband and best friend of 65 years, Robert “Pat” Patterson; one brother, L.P. “Pete” Crabtree; a great grandson, Garrett Yeager and a son-in-law, Jake Roath. Survivors include one son, Robert Dwayne Patterson and wife Debbie of Batesville; one daughter, Patsy Roath of Pfeiffer; one brother, W.D. “Red” Crabtree and wife Martha of Southside; two grandsons, Robert Eugene Patterson and wife Leslie and Brian Yeager and wife Tanya all of Batesville; two great granddaughters, Reagen Yeager and Bethanie Sharp; three great grandsons, Robert Ethan Patterson, Braxton Yeager and Zack Groves; one great great granddaughter, Londyn Elizabeth Yeager; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Honoring her request a private graveside service will be held at the Alderbrook Cemetery located at Desha. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. No visitation is planned. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. James Harbin, Dr. Srinivasa Vaka, Ronnie Ruminer, Gary Whorrall, Bubba Miller, Tommy Neeley, Andy Yeager and Tom Sellers.