Carolyn E. Patterson

January 20, 1942 - September 17, 2018

SHAD POINT- Carolyn E. Patterson, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Salisbury Nursing Home, with her cousin Rebecca by her side. She was born January 20, 1942, a daughter of the late William L. Fields and Olive Malone Fields. Carolyn graduated from Wicomico High School before attending Goldey-Beacom Business School. She enjoyed her job as an executive secretary for Dennis Sales Ltd. in Salisbury, a career that lasted over 30 years. As a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Princess Anne she sang in the choir and served wherever and whenever she was able. Music was a lifelong love of hers and in her younger days she performed with the Sweet Adelines. Her true passions were shopping and traveling. She is survived by a daughter, Janine Cumberledge; cousins, Rebecca McElhone (Harry), Buddy Malone (Barbara), Kathy Griffith, Butch Malone (Brenda), Bud Malone (Susan) and Jimmy Malone (Debbie); and special friends who were like family, Noralynn Jones, Carolyn Johnson, Linda Andrews, Margaret Egolf, Patti Hock and Susie Jenkins. She is also survived by her extended family at Dennis Sales, Ltd and a special caregiver, Sherry Himmler. She was preceded in death by her beloved Bichon, “Beau.” A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Princess Anne. Father Robert Laws will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 30513 Washington Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.