Laurie Ann Patton, 61 of Homer, Michigan, passed away on November 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 13, 1963, to Robert and Arline (Kleman) Jones in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Laurie attended West Chester East High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She raised her family in Tennessee, later Alabama. After reconnecting with her high school sweetheart after decades apart, Laurie and Scott Patton fell in love again. The two were married on July 16, 2015, in LaGrange, Ohio, living first in Battle Creek, Michigan, and moved to Homer, Michigan 3 years ago.
Laurie was a jack of all trades, as she's worked at Publix behind the deli counter, held factory positions, and most recently as an in-home health aide. She enjoyed working with kids, running her own craft club called “Painting in the Yard”. Laurie loved spending time outdoors, whether she was kayaking or fishing on the Kalamazoo River, or camping with her family.
Laurie is survived by her husband Scott; children Shanna Reyes of Florida, Jessi (James) Mourant of Land O' Lakes, Florida, Michael (Lesia) Davis of Battle Creek, Michigan, Anthony Patton of Navarre, Florida, Matthew Patton of Navarre, Florida, Chris Patton of Navarre, Florida, and Marcos Leyens of Navarre, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters Arline Link of Front Royal, Virgina, Valerie (Rex) Davis of Tennessee, Melody Derk of Florida; and brother, Nicholas Jones of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Jones, Jr. and her parents.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 US HWY 27 North, Marshall, Michigan. Laurie’s family would like to thank everyone who was able to attend the Celebration of Life held before Laurie’s passing.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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