Mary Elizabeth “Cookie” Patton Lamon, age 94, passed away October 11, 2024. Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Eugene Patton and Sarah Katherine Brady Patton, and brother Eugene C. Patton. After graduating from Whitehaven High School in 1948 and Sophie Newcomb College, Cookie worked several years as an airline stewardess before she returned to Memphis. In April of 1957 she married the love of her life, Fred M. Lamon, Jr. who passed away in 2020. Cookie loved well; her family and friends receiving much of that love. Most of all she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus. She is survived by her sons, Rick (Terri), John (Ana), Mark, daughter Sarah (Mike), eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Cookie was active in the Girl Scouts serving as a counselor during her college years. For most of her life she was an active member of Whitehaven United Methodist Church. She was a children’s Sunday School teacher and active in other church activities. She was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Chucalissa Chapter. She was a leader in Bible Study Fellowship, Whitehaven Class, for many years. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, TN at the time of her death.
Rev. Tommy Vann and Rev. Wyatt Stephens will preside over graveside services at 2pm on Monday, October 14, 2024, on the family farm in Fayetteville, which has been in her family since 1809. Visitation with the family will be from 1pm until 2pm at the family home, 2616 Pulaski Hwy., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Memorial donations may be made to The Hands of Christ Ministry, PO Box 680865, Franklin, TN 37068.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Elizabeth Patton Lamon.
