Mrs. R. Deborah Cherry Patterson
(August 15, 1950 - May 16, 2022)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel
Viewing Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: First Calvary Baptist Church, 1401 Pine Street, Cola., SC
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, May 23, 2022 at 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 4900 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC
May our dear friend Debbie rest eternally in perfect peace and may her friends and family members find the strength needed at this time🙏🏾
Saddened to just hear of the passing of my sweet Debbie! Sweet soul and sister friend to many. She was a fashion maven and wore it all well! I’m grateful to have know this beautiful spirit. Love always Debbie!
Lorraine
May HIS loving arms surround you all during this time of deep sorrow.
Our condolences to the Cherry and Patterson family. God continue to BLESS and strengthen you.
Sending many prayers to Debbie’s family on her recent journey to get her “new wings”!
I flew with Debbie numerous times through the years at Delta and always enjoyed her big smile and loving heart on our trips. She was always a fun time both on the plane and on our layovers!
I hope that all your fun memories together will bring a smile to your broken hearts!💕
.My Condolences to the Cherry family
Condolences to the Cherry and Patterson family.
CAJ/68
RIHP my lifelong friend. I will miss your lovely smile. OneLove
Lord Have Mercy! Rest In Peace My Longtime Friend “Debbie”! You Will Truly be Missed…Rest In Peace!
Your Friend “Genova Benson” and Family! 💖😢💔
Rest In Peace we’ll miss you
Debbie I will surely miss you and your beautiful smile.
Andrea Hanks-White
Saddened to learn of Debbie’s passing. We shared our birthday, August 15 which was a joy. She was a friend and loyal viewer when I was working in Columbia. She will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Condolences and prayers to the Cherry and Patterson family. Deborah was a very nice lady. Class of “68”
So very saddened to learn of Deborah’s passing. Such a lady of class and dignity. My line-sister of Sigma Gamma Rho (1987)
Keep Soaring Soror!
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Deborah. I was in the CAJ class just behind her. She was so beautiful, smart, and friendly. I am also proud to be her Soror of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. I extend sincere condolences to her husband and sons.
Theresa Coleman Muldrow, CAJ ’69
Debbie, I will forever remember your smile and grace. As we shared many years of laughter. The many times of departure and arrival at the Columbia Metro. Rest in Heaven, Rest in Peace
Team Delta CAE
I was deeply saddened when Charles confirmed that dear friend and CAJ ’68 classmate had transitioned. Debbie always met me with a beautiful smile and kind words. My condolences to the Cherry/ Patterson Family.
James O. Butch Green and Family
I was deeply sadden when Charles confirmed that my dear friend and classmate ( CAJ ‘ 68)
Debbie had transitioned. Debbie always had a beautiful smile, a great wit. and kind words . My sincere condolences to the Cherry/ Patterson family.
James O ” Butch ” Green & Family
Our condolences to the Cherry/ Patterson family! RIP my classmate!Class of 1968
Ted & Claudelle Thomas
Our condolences to the Cherry/ Patterson family! RIP my classmate!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Veronica Pickett
Belle class of 1972
Sending condolences and sympathy to the family of Deborah Cherry Patterson. God bless you all and deliver comfort to your mind, bodies and souls.
My condolences go out to the family of Deborah Cherry Patterson, my Greenview neighborhood and CA Johnson friend. May God give you the strength you will need in the days ahead. She has gained her heavenly wings to Rest In Peace.
Our Deepest sympathy
Patty Wright
Julia Holman
Gwendolyn Jones
Jackie Mungin
Your family from Estill, SC
My heartfelt sympathy to the sons and my dear cousins, God knows best for all of us.
Condolences and prayers to the family of Deb. You will be truly missed. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Peace and Love,
Warren Bolden
CAJOHNSON C/O 1968
💚💛💚💛
I will miss you deeply.
Beautiful person and personality
Condolences to the Cherry and Patterson family. My friend Deborah will certainly be missed by all who knew her. Like her mom, she was kind, scholarly, compassionate, and soft-spoken. Rest in peace Deborah, rest in peace!
Condolences to the Cherry/Patterson families. Deborah always had a kind word and beautiful smile for everyone. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend and Bennett College classmate. Deborah had a smile that would light up a room. She will definitely be missed. My prayers are with the Cherry and Patterson families.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”
My heart and prayers are with both the Cherry and Patterson families as you mourn the loss of our precious Deborah. As one of her Bennett College Classmate, her smile was warm and welcoming and she always carried herself with such class and grace. You will always be remembered my friend
We just celebrated our 50th year from Bennett College and missed her being there. May God comfort your family now and in the days ahead.
Our Condolences and Prayers are with the Cherry and Patterson families. May God continue to heal your hearts and ease the pain during your time of sorrow.
May the families find peace and comfort in the days to come.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Fredrica & Walter Roberson
Class of ‘68
When Debbie and I would see each other after too long of a time, our early childhood, joint family trips to McKenzie Beach, Georgetown, SC, would always be discussed. Even as a little girl, her beautiful smile and joyful spirit would light up a room! The world will be less bright without you, Sweet Lady. Praying that God’s comfort surrounds the Cherry-Patterson Family.
My dear cousin has taken on a new pair of wings more precious than her Delta ones! Her kind, upbeat, jovial spirit will always be remembered!
My condolences to the entire Cherry/Patterson family members🙏
Our sincere condolences to the Cherry and Patterson families; may her memories live on in our hearts…
Georgia Priester & Family
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
My Sincerest Condolences And Prayers To Both The Cherry And Patterson Families On The “Passing” Of My Classmate Deborah. May Our Gracious, Good, And Loving GOD Surround Your Families With HIS Peace, Love, Grace And Comfort As You Go Through This Most Difficult Time….
I was always proud of you as the first Black Delta airlines attendant, that I knew. We always had a good time sharing our travels and friends and parties. You will truly be missed.
RIP Debbie. I will never forget your words of encouragement. May you rest in His place.
My heartfelt condolences to the Cherry and Patterson family. Deborah was a kind, loving person/classmate with a beautiful smile. May the Lord console, strengthen and give the family peace during this difficult time! I will keep the family in prayer. CAJ “Class of 68”
Prayers and condolences to the family of Deborah Cherry Patterson. Deborah and I were classmates at Bennett College. Her always pleasant smile and demeanor left a lasting impression. Deborah will be missed but not forgotten.
The world has lost a beautiful person and great woman! I love you Debbie!!!! My heart is broken!!!
Condolences and prayers for peace and strength to Deborah’s family. May your wonderful memories of your time together sustain you. Sleep well classmate!!
Deborah was a Bennett College classmate. She was a class act with all that symbolizes the Bennett Ideal. During my days as a Bennett employee, we crossed paths during her early days as a flight attendant several times and really enjoyed her travels. My condolences to her family.
Deborah and I were classmates at Bennett College. I wondered if she became a flight attendant as she wanted to be. Wish we had maintained contact for longer than we did, but I will miss her nonetheless.
My sincere condolences to Deborah’s family. Your hearts are broken but your memories of happier times with Deborah will bring much comfort and fill your hearts with joy.
May God continue to be a source of comfort and guidance during this time of sorrow.
In sympathy,
E Marilyn Williams
Bennett Classmate
I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Deborah Cherry Patterson whom I met 50 years ago as a freshman at Bennett College. My prayers go out to her family during this time of bereavement.
My condolences and Blessings to the Cherry and Patterson family. Deborah was a kind and lovely lady. God has gained another angel.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2Timothy4:7 NCV Rest in peace Cherry. Condolences to the family.
Keeping the Cherry and Patterson families in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Deborah’s kindness and smile.
Heaven has gained
A special angel , our precious and dear friend Debbie Cherry.
Our hearts are broken.
You will always be remembered and your smile and dynamic personality topped off with your loving , total sweetness we love you so much may you rest in peace.
My condolences to the Cherry and Patterson families. Deborah was a wonderful person/ classmate and will truly be missed.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Cherry and Patterson families. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the Patterson and Cherry families. Deborah was a very lovely, sweet, gentle, and compassionate lady all of the time. She never met a stranger and her disposition never wavered. You could actually see the godliness in her. She will be sorely missed. May GOD give you the strength to endure your time of bereavement.
So sadden to hear of Deborah’s passing. She was a classy lady, always with a smile on here face. Kind to others. “Class of 1968”
To Charles Cherry & Members of the Patterson Family:
Please know that I am thinking of each of you with a heavy heart as I learned of Debbie’s transition today.
Such a dear person to me over the years, when ever she would “deplane”, as I called her time off from the airlines. She would stop by the Flower Station after my sister made her earthly departure, and visit with me as she handled her business.
I will miss her from this earthly sojourn as she now rest in the Joy of Jesus!
Blessings to all of the family on the Cherry & Patterson side.