Donna Patterson

Donna Patterson, age 80, widow of Jimmy Durrell Patterson, Sr., passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her son’s home in Georgia.

She was born in Hanford, California on June 11, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Marion Raymond Franklin, Sr. and Geraldine Mae Bennett Franklin.

Donna was a graduate of Clinton High School and retired from the Account Payable Department with Clinton Mills.

She is survived by her son, Charles “Wayne” Patterson (Jen).

In addition to her parents and husband, Donna is preceded in death by her brother, Marion Raymond Franklin, Jr.

A Celebration of Donna’s Life will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Gray Funeral Home Chapel of Clinton. The family would like to greet all attending following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Donna with donations to The Safe Home, P O Box 744, Clinton, SC 29325.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.grayfuneralhome.com

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Patterson family with services.