Sandra Ann Patterson Hardin, age 86, of Moody, passed away Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. As a Christian, Ann was a lifelong member of several Baptist Churches, the last being Park Avenue Baptist in Moody. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter Bradford and Mary Ruth Smith; first husband, Robert D. Patterson; second husband, Warren Hardin; her brother Julius Lee “Unk” Smith; her sisters Laree Franksain and Jean Wheeles.
She is survived by her son Bobby Patterson (Teri); daughters Joy Patterson McKee (Tim), Jeanne Patterson Hughes (Tommy) and Ginger Patterson Burleson (Jeff); grandchildren Anthony Patton, Diana Patterson Hatchett (Kyle), Tanner Burleson, Noah Burleson and Sophie Burleson, Blake McKee (Kathy), Jennifer Massey (Adam) and Katie Hughes Carroll (Shane); Great grandchildren Elsie Ruth Hatchett, Mallory McKee, Molly McKee, Isabella Massey, Natalie Grayson Carroll and Toryn Greyson Carroll; her sister Nelle Camp; cousins Vista Hendrix and Sara Atkisson; Aunt Polly Hickman, Peggy Hickman, Mac Smith, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born on a farm in Clay County Alabama, Ann had a servant’s heart, something she learned at an early age from her mother Mary Ruth. Ann loved all of her family; she was always serving, always helping and always giving of her time and resources. You would often find her cleaning, cooking, sitting and caring for sick family members and others. Ann was a great country cook, known for chicken and dressing, sweet potato casserole, red velvet cake and so many other foods. But most of all she was known for her heart. She was a Proverbs 31 woman and mother.
The family received friends at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville on Monday February 19th, 2024 at 11 AM with the Chapel Funeral service that followed at Noon; Gospel Preacher Victor Atkisson was presiding.
Graveside service followed at the Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Trussville, AL.