Service Details
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
HOMEGOING SERVICE: 11:00 a.m.
DRAEGE-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
Mrs. Mearlean Patton (nee: Payne) received her wings and peacefully crossed over on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
Mearlean was born December 14, 1938, in Magee, MS, to Martin Luther and Earlie Mae Payne (nee: MaGee). Mearlean united in marriage at an early age to Eula “Leo” Patton in 1952. She was employed at the Little Red School House in Jackson, MS. Mearlean & Leo relocated to Racine, WI in 1965. She was a resident of Racine, WI for 54 years.
As a resident of Racine, she was first employed at Kappus Bakery. For many years following, she was a homemaker and focused on her family. She returned to the workforce in 1995 at Lincoln Lutheran of Racine and ended her career at Franciscan Villa in 2009.
Mearlean deeply valued family. She especially appreciated the quality time she shared with her sisters and extended family. In more recent years she came to be known as “Tushae” or “Mama” by many. Mearlean enjoyed spending time out in the sun. She loved her two dogs, Pattie & Coco and going to the casino.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory two sons, Tyrone (Joyce) Patton of Atlanta, GA. and Stanley (Leslie) Patton of Racine, WI; two adopted children, Kevin (Tasha) Simpson of Racine, WI and Jeanni Simpson (Fiancé Joseph Aubee) of Washington, DC; six sisters Wyvonia (Robert) Logan, Loree, Mozella, all of Jackson, Betty and Ruby of Racine, WI; Tyrenia of Jacksonville, FL; one brother Ronnie of Jackson, MS; eleven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and a special friend of the family Rosie Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, one sister, one son, Terry Patton, and one granddaughter, Terryania Patton.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, April 5, 2019 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m. A service celebrating he life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Michael Martin officiating. Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Sandra Fuqua says
Love you always ❤️
Dorothy Jean McGee-Harmon says
Love you always
Your niece Samantha says
Love you tushay, see you at the casino.
Shanda & Diane & family says
My condolences to my extended family 🙏🙏🙏🙏 my thoughts and prayers are with y’all 💕❤️
THE HICKS says
R. I. P. ✌
Kate Davidson says
Merlean was my next door neighbor on Franklin Street for the several years I lived there. She was a one of a kind. She always had a smile on her face and always had a kind word to share. I am glad to have had the privilege to get to know her. She will be missed by many I am sure. To the family…You are all in my prayers. God be with you all during your time of sorrow.
Ruby gourdine says
Jenni
My condolences to you and family. You are in my prayers.
Let your memories sustain you at this time.
Anonymous says
Praying 🙏 for your entire families and friends. I love ❤️ y all so much. Janice Lott
Debra Turner & Entire Turner- Billups Family says
So sorry for your loss. PRAYING for the family.
Marvin Booker and Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Stan and family.
Karen Claybrook-Golden says
So sorry for y’all loss. Praying for the entire family. May God give y’all comfort in this time of sorrow.
Taylor's says
Condolences to the family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. May the loyal love of Almighty God comfort all of you. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Mary Bowen &Family says
My Prayer and Thoughts are with you all. May God bless you all.
Esther Bouie says
Love and prayers to all the family. May God bring you comfort during this sad time.
Linda Ivy says
My Condolences to your family on the loss of your mother . Linda (Hinton) Ivy
Rosetta Carter says
My prayers and condolences to the family may God comfort you all at this time.
Charles & Sylvia Adams says
Wonderful neighbor for over 35 years –
Walinda and Terry Lockridge says
My deepest sympathy to the family
Sheila M. Robinson says
It is with great sorrow that I am sending my condolences on your recent loss. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I and would like to share a scripture that has benefited me and many people in time of grief. God reassures us of something wonderful in the Bible at Acts 24:15. It says, “There is going to be a resurrection.” Along with God’s promise to us at Revelation 21:3, 4 of sorrow, death, and pain being done away with permanently.
It is my hope that this bit of information is of comfort to you. Please be sure to find further information regarding the resurrection at: JW.ORG
May God be with you.
Bro. & Sis. Bruce McClure says
Jenni again so sorry for your loss. Our continued Thoughts and prayers go out to you & your family. I sincerely pray that the precious memories you all Have shared will sustained you as you continue to grieve the loss of your beloved grandmother. Love & hugs. 💞
Norris Anthony Powell says
May our God keep you in his keeping throughout eternity.
Cedellia says
You will be missed Auntie. Love Cedellia