Stella Moreman Patterson of Opelika, Alabama was born in Key West, Florida, on Aug. 3, 1939, and passed away at Bethany House on Sept. 1, 2021. She was 82 years old.

She attended Central Baptist Church. Stella took care of her family, her yard, and enjoyed watchin Auburn football and going to the games.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.P. Patterson; parents, Mary C. and George W. Moreman.

Stella is survived by her children, James W. Patterson, George L. Patterson and Regina A. Patterson (Hugh); grandchildren, Tabatha Lunsford (Brad), Nikki Patterson and six great grandchildren.