DELORIS E. PATTERSON, 69, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Vibra Hospital in Fort Wayne. Deloris was born March 13, 1948 in Fort Wayne to the late Perry W. and Letha M. (Penn) Jeffries.

Deloris was a caterer in her working life but at home she loved watching movies and hanging out with her family and friends.

Surviving is her daughter, Sherry (Joe) Bogdon of Fort Wayne; step-son, Mike McCorkle of Ashley; step-children, Monica Howe; Connie Patterson; Letha Patterson; and Jerry Lee Patterson, Jr.; siblings, Mary (Bob) Erinst; Robert(Linda) Jeffries; Rebecca (Michael) Clouse; Evelyn Jeffries; and Jean (Richard) Clary; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Jerry Patterson; son, James E. McCorkle; and sister, Judy Loucks.

Funeral service is 12 P.M. Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road with Pastor Dale Henderson officiating. Visitation is 10 A.M. until time of service at the church Tuesday.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or to daughter, Sherry Bogdon.

Arrangements by Fairhaven Funeral Home 6557 North Clinton Street.