Barbara A. Patterson's Obituary
Barbara A. "Barb" Patterson, age 59, of Richmond, passed away May 16, 2026. She was born September 12, 1966 in Detroit.
Barb loved going to the casino and her bingo nights at North Gratiot Bingo Hall with her daughter.
She enjoyed Sci-Fi movies and watching true crime documentaries. Most of all she cherished her time spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter; Ceara (Doug) Smith and her grandchildren; Lailah and Owen.
She is also survived by her parents; Sharon (Gar) Thompson and Harold (Christine) Ballew, along with her brothers and sisters, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and her fur babies; Mollie and Phoebe.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Young Funeral Home, China Twp. No services are planned at this time.
To leave the family a message of comfort please visit: https://www.youngcolonial.com
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