Barbara Jean Patterson, 75, of Fannett, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont.  She was born on January 29, 1938, in Beaumont, to Ida Velva Clubb Robinson and Joseph Ernest Robinson.

Barbara Jean enjoyed growing orchids, was a great seamstress, liked scratch offs and seeing what was under them once they were cleaned off, going to the casinos, feeding and watching hummingbirds, and was known for her great southern cooking and cooking everything from scratch. She enjoyed people, and loved having all her family and friends around her.

Survivors include her husband of forty years this August 4th, Robert E. Patterson Sr., of Fannett; sons, Bob Patterson Jr., and his wife, Barbara, of Abilene, and Bart Danforth of Fannett; daughters, Vicky Pirtle Corbello and her husband, Kent, of Kountze; Angela Danforth; and Tami Horne Webb and her husband, Jonathan, all of Fannett; brother, Joe Robinson Jr., of Bolivar; sisters, Patsy Hanchett of Fannett,  and Cora Reich of Dayton; sister-in-laws, Cathy Robinson of Winnie, and Mabel Verret of Milton, Louisiana; grandchildren, Cammie Sheldon and her husband, James; Cory Patterson and his wife, Becky; Curtis Patterson and his wife, Jennifer; Joe Pirtle and his wife, Felicia; John Pirtle and his wife, Christian; Paul Pirtle and his wife, Michelle; Aimee Grant; Brandon Hilll; Jennifer Webb; Natasha Webb;Michael Corbello; and Carissa Parr and her husband, Robert ; great-grandchildren, Jared Sheldon, Jessa Sheldon, Aslyn Patterson, Caedmon Patterson, Makayla Pirtle, Pierce Pirtle, Lindsey Carroll, Shelly Carroll, Harleigh Pirtle, Callie Pirtle, Jori Pirtle, Julien Pirtle, Jasper Pirtle, Kade Castille, Cashley Joseph, Robby Parr, Ian Parr and Jakob Parr; numerous beloved nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.

A gathering of Barbara Jean’s family and friends will be at 8:00 a.m. with her memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.