Lee Patterson Allen

Lee Patterson Allen, age 80, passed away March 12, 2015. Born in Atlanta, Lee was the daughter of the late Lee Barclay and Frederick Wakefield Patterson, and granddaughter of H. M. Patterson, founder of H. M. Patterson and Son Funeral Homes. Lee was predeceased by her husband, Daniel (DJ) Allen of Colquitt, Georgia and her brother, Fred Patterson Jr. She is survived by her children, Dan and Julie Allen, Fred and Beth Allen, Hugh Allen, Jack and Julie Allen, and Laurell and Chuck Millirons; as well as her 11 grandchildren, Alyssa Reussow, Tyler, Michael, Patterson, Zack, Meredith, Sarah Beth, Wade, Hunter, Jackson Allen, and Lindsay Millirons; and one great grandson, Mason Allen. She is also survived by her long time friend and cousin, Helen (Bit) Hirsch. Serving as president of the Patterson-Barclay Foundation, she also served on numerous other boards and committees throughout the years. She was a member of the Friendship Class at Second - Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and also at John's Creek Baptist Church. Her relationship with her family is what Lee considered to be one of her greatest accomplishments. She enjoyed spending time with her children, their spouses and her grandchildren, especially at the beach or on the lake. She encouraged everyone to live their lives with the knowledge of the love of God and His direction in their lives. A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11 o'clock at H. M. Patterson & Son - Spring Hill, 1020 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 4 until 7 o'clock at Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, Georgia, as well as one hour prior to the funeral at Spring Hill. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her honor to Atlanta Youth Academy, the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, or Canine Assistants. Lee's family wishes to acknowledge all of the caregivers who have been a part of her life. We are grateful for the care you have shown her. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia along with H. M. Patterson and Son - Spring Hill, Atlanta, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at ingramfuneralhome.com and hmpattersonspringhill.com. Visitation DetailsSunday, March 15th, 2015, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Service DetailsMonday, March 16th, 2015, 11:00am, H. M. Patterson Son - Spring Hill Chapel Interment DetailsWest View Cemetery