Ruth "Ruthie" Patton, 79, of New Haven, CT, departed this life September 9, 2007.
Born in Stanley County, NC, September 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Daisy Patton.
Ms. Patton was a member of Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church and prior to retiring, was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for numerous years.
Ms. Patton leaves to cherish her memory, sisters, Elizabeth Little and Priscilla Rogers (Ronald); brothers, Carlie Lee Patton (Lois) and Melvin Patton (Ruby); godchildren, Victor "VJ" Burgin, Jr. and Eric Little; and a host of special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Rose Shadd, Pansy Freeman, Carolyn Walton and Eugene Patton.
A celebration of Ms. Patton's life and legacy will be held Monday, September 17, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, 425 Newhall St., Hamden. Friends may call at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
