Margaret Rose Marie Patterson, age 94, of Portland passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024 at her residence.  She was born in Jay County on April 19, 1930 the daughter of Ralph and Emily (Weyant) Messner.  She was married to Herbert Patterson and he preceded her in death.  Margaret worked for USDA for thirty-two years and was member of Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Post 211 and Mt. Zion Church UMC.

Surviving are three sons George Patterson (wife Rita) of Portland, Mark Patterson (wife Penny) of Port Charlotte, Florida and John Patterson of Grovetown, Georgia, one daughter Sandra Luginbill (husband Craig) of Bloomington, Indiana, two brothers Ralph Messner of Kentucky and Arthur Messner of Melbourne, Florida, Twelve grandchildren and Nineteen great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Herb, two brothers Chester and Edward Messner and a sister Betty Wilcox.

Funeral services will be held on Monday August 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Borders presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Sunday August 11th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Mt. Zion Church UMC.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com