Charlotte Cherie Patterson, 87 of Waldorf, MD died January 2, 2013 at her residence. Born August 28, 1925 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late James H. Wright and Maude Elizabeth (Sigmon) Wright.

Charlotte graduated from Central High School in Washington, DC in 1945. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling and spending time with her family. She often told stories about growing up in Washington, DC, and was always ready to sit with family and friends to play card games.

Charlotte is survived by her children, Cathy Allen (Brad) of Hollywood, MD and Jeff Patterson (Lisa) of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Kyle Allen, Leslie Allen, Katey Patterson and Ally Patterson; and sister Jessie Powers of River Forest, IL.

In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Patterson, Jr., and siblings, Joseph Wright, Clydie Haywood, Eva Bostic, Beatrice Peters, Ann Anderson Boyd, Dot Winstead, Jackie Littlejohn, Horace Wright, Raymond Wright, Lenard Wright and Henry Wright.

Family will receive friends for Charlotte's Life Celebration on Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Inurnment will be on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646, the Hospice of Charles County, Inc., 2505 Davis Rd., Waldorf, MD 20603, or the Hospice of your choice.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.