Betty Ann Northcutt Patterson

Betty Northcutt Patterson, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The service will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Circlewood Baptist Church with Dr. Herbert Thomas officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. A graveside service will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents William Edward and Annie Ruth Northcutt and her sister, Carolyn Gibson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Winton Patterson. Her sisters: Marilyn Henry (Earl) and Pat Stephens. Her children: Donna Patterson Cicero (Andy), Paul Patterson (Katie), and Mark Patterson (Jodie). Grandchildren: Drew Cicero (Emily), Anna Claire Cicero (Fiancé Zach), North Patterson (Madison), Pierce Patterson, Mattie Patterson, Brown Patterson (Abby Kate), Bette Patterson, and Kerr Patterson. Great Grandchildren: Rosemary Leigh Patterson and Adeline Bradley Patterson.

Betty was born in Tuscaloosa, AL and spent her childhood years in Alberta City. She graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1960 and then attended Druid City School of Nursing where she earned her Registered Nursing degree in 1963. Betty loved her nursing career and provided compassionate care to all her patients. She spent her early career as a nurse for the Tuscaloosa County Health Department, and in later years she served with the Tuscaloosa County School System as a school nurse. Betty was a supportive member of her local DAR chapter and enjoyed historical research.

Her passion was service to her beloved Circlewood Baptist Church where she served alongside her husband in the music ministry and taught in the Youth Sunday School department for over sixty years. Betty continued to coordinate many mission projects even up to the day of her homegoing. Her compassion for those in need was extraordinary. She strived each day to be the hands and feet of Christ in this world.

Her greatest love was her family. Her constant love and devotion were unmatched. Her favorite quote was “family is everything” and by this she lived her life.

Pallbearers are: Drew Cicero, North Patterson, Pierce Patterson, Brown Patterson, Kerr Patterson, and Zach Monk.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Circlewood Baptist Church congregation, Circlewood Baptist Church John 3:16 Sunday School Class, Dr. James Brian Wilhite, Dr. and Mrs. John R. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Lett, Jo Russell and friends and neighbors of Valley View Lane.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Circlewood Baptist Church, Legacy of Faith Building Fund.