Janet Sue Patterson

Janet Sue Carter Patterson, 61 years old, left this world for her heavenly home on Nov. 21, 2015. She was born on Feb. 23, 1954 to James and Marie Edwards Carter and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1972. She retired from Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock after 37 years of service. She was preceded in death by her father, James Carter. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Russell Patterson of Hickory Plains; her three daughters, Jenny (Jason) Oswalt of Bells, Tenn.; Amanda (Matt) Highfill of Little Rock, and Charlotte (Jeff) Crone of Little Rock; four step-children, Sandy Patterson of Cabot, Leslie (George) Blackwood of Beebe, Brian (Karen) Patterson of Hickory Plains, and Aaron (Brittney) Patterson of Round Rock, Texas. She is also survived by 19 beloved grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She also leaves behind her mother, Marie Carter of Conway; two brothers: Danny Carter (Beckie) of Bigelow, and Wade Carter (Donna) of Springdale; one sister, Cathy Cullum (Donny) of Greenbrier, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Garth Funeral Home and the funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Open Arms Assembly of God in Beebe. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Open Arms Assembly of God, 1103 North Fir Street, Beebe, Ark. 72012 for the building fund.