Katherine Alley Patterson Pleasant

Katherine Alley Patterson Pleasant, 99, of Savannah, departed this life on Wednesday, September 24. Katherine, affectionately known as “Mother”, was born February 21, 1926, in Wayne County and grew up in Clifton, Tennessee, the daughter of Oliver Earl and Myrtle Moore Alley.
On November 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Byron Patterson Jr. Junior passed away in 1963. She later married Opal Pleasant on February 5, 1971. They moved to Tuscaloosa, AL.
Katherine graduated from Frank Hughes High School. In her early years she worked at Brown Shoe Company. She took great pride in volunteering at HMC as a Pink Lady.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Patterson Petty; grandchildren, Mitzi Knight (Nick), Tandi Tilson (Shane), Traci Melson (Jimmie), Chipp Petty (Tabitha), and Marci Petty; great-grandchildren, Cade Knight; Sarah Katherine and Matti Tilson; Aidan (Kaylie), Langdan, Rylan, Marianna, and Maddan Melson; Milo, Covey, and Livi Petty. Mother was also expecting a great- great-grandson, Banks Melson in October. She was also survived by one brother, J.W. Alley; and special nieces, Sheri and Shannon Riddell.
She was preceded in death by both of her husbands; grandchild Reece Knight, son-in-law, Danny Petty; siblings, Margaret Wheat, Sue Alley, Mary Ann Riddell, Oliver Earl Alley Jr, and Charles Alley.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family, especially spoiling her grandchildren. She also enjoyed shopping, watching the Atlanta Braves and Alabama football. She was the true definition of strength, resilience, class, and sophistication, and took great pride in her appearance, always having her nails painted and makeup applied.
She leaves behind a legacy of love grace and will be sorely missed by those who knew her.