Eleanor Jane Kneip Patterson (December 18, 1934 - February 27, 2013) ![]() | Memorial services will be held 10:00am, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Sweeny with Pastor John Price officiating. Jane is survived by her husband of 57 years, Melvin Patterson of Sweeny; children, David Patterson and wife, Jo Evelyn of Aransas Pass; Patrick Patterson and wife, Courtney of American Falls, Idaho; Diehl Boggs and wife, Merry of Dalton, Georgia; Niles Boggs and wife, Lisa of Austin, Texas; Trison Boggs and wife, Ronnie of Wimberly, Texas; Christie Patterson of Katy; Wendy Hecht and husband, Kevin of Bay City; and Beery Sullivan and husband, Dan of Port Aransas; brothers, Jerre Kneip and wife, Alice of Kerrville and Robert Kneip and wife, Natalie of Sun City, Texas; along with 19 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lillie Kneip. Jane accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized into the family of God as a young adult and spent the rest of her life studying the Word of God and encouraging others to do the same as a Bible study leader and Sunday School Teacher. Her life was a picture of the Proverbs woman (Prov. 31:10-31). Jane walked closely with her Lord and on February 27, 2013 she met him face to face. Praise Be to God. She was a giant of a prayer warrior; her gentle and quiet spirit, her kind and generous heart, her wisdom and encouragement will be greatly missed by her husband, children grandchildren, family and friends. Her life was an inspiration to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Mission Offering in care of First Baptist Church of Sweeny, 402 N. Main St. Sweeny, Texas 77480. |