Frances A. Patterson passed away Thursday evening at the age of 80 at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. Born in San Jose, she lived in San Benito county for 30 years, moving to Salinas in 1996. She had been a health care dietitian for 20 years. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Frank F. Patterson in 1988. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Patterson and grandson, Ben Patterson, both living in Paicines. She also is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Tuesday from noon to 7 P.M. and Wednesday morning from 10 A.M. until leaving for graveside services to be held at 1 P.M. at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Contributions are preferred to the American Cancer Society.
