II Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Mrs. Ida Lee Patton, age 81, Limestone, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at her residence.

Mrs. Patton was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Dan & Gracie Painter Penley.

She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

Ida was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and spending time with her family.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie & Judy Patton, Limestone; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth & Frank Morgan, Limestone; one brother and sister-in-law, James “Dick” & Eloise Penley, Limestone; grandchildren, Brian Patton and wife, Hannah, April Patton and Josh Burgner, all of Limestone; and three great-grandchildren, Lexi Patton, Holly Patton and Draven Burgner, all of Limestone.

Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 pm Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Brother Amos Penley and Rev. Craig Ponder officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Saturday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, January 13, 2013 at New Salem Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Paul Marich, Lakebridge Health Care, Dr. Bruce Boggs & staff and Mountain States Home Care and Hospice for the loving care and support provided to Ida during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 421 Lester Snapp Rd. Limestone, TN 37681.