Jacalyn Ann Patterson

November 14, 1951 - August 20, 2021

Jacalyn Ann (Care) Patterson, passed away Friday August 20, 2021. Born in Baltimore, Maryland November 14, 1951, Jacalyn was the daughter of Robert Frederick Care, Sr. and Phyllis Grace (Simmons) Care. She had two siblings, Georgianna (Care) Garvin and Robert Frederick Care, Jr. Jackie was predeceased by both parents and her sister.

Jacalyn is Survived by her husband, Arvon John Patterson, Jr., her daughter Melissa Marie (Patterson) Jenis Thompson (husband Brian), and her three grandsons, Matthew A Steward Jenis, Jacob A Jenis (wife Johanna), and Tristan C Jenis. She is also survived by her brother Bobby (wife Dianne), many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Jacalyn, known lovingly as Jackie, Mom and MeMe, was adored by all who knew her. She had a long career as a bookkeeper, to a prominent law firm in Baltimore, MD, and most recently at West Nottingham Academy, where she ultimately retired. The students at WNA considered her their school mom.

Jackie loved her family above all else in her life. Her most cherished memories were the many trips taken with her husband, daughter, and grandsons. Often these trips were camping. Two of her favorite places to go were the Blue Ridge Mountains and Gettysburg.

Jackie was an amazing cook and an avid reader. She was the go-to person to tell your secrets, share your life experiences, and look to for advice. Her smile was contagious, and her hugs were the warmest. She maintained a childlike enthusiasm throughout her life.

Jackie/Mom/MeMe, will be missed beyond words. The date for her celebration of life for this amazing woman will be decided in the near future. The family needs some time to recover first from the shock of her loss.

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I was so sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. She was a good friend and we shared many memories at WNA

I was so looking forward to spending time with you, when you got home from the hospital, but that did not happen. You were my best friends mom, and therefore, a part of my family too. You will be sorely missed by many, especially our Missi. To the family, my heart goes out to all of you. My prayers have been constant since Jackie passed. Our very deepest sympathy, Sandy and Andy Dawson

It has been more than 6 week since Jackie passed. Jackie was special person. She was my best friend for 55 years. I loved her like a sister, intact the last time I talked to her I told her my brother was gone I didn't have a sister I was alone. She told me she was my sister. I still will be doing something and think, I need to call Jackie. Jackie would do anything for anybody. She was an angel in life and in death. I am not sure I will ever get over losing Jackie. I think of her every day. I will always remember, love and miss her and the good times we had. There is no way to explain how wonderful and beautiful she we, the people that knew her exactly what I am saying. Jackie I love you, rest in peace.

She was my mom, my rock, my best friend. She molded me into the strong woman I have become, who stands for family first. She taught me how to be a mom, a wife and a friend. The loss I feel is indescribable but so is the love I have for her. I will forever, love her most. RIP Mommy

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