Joyce Ford Pattison

Mrs. Joyce Ford Pattison, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Joyce, who was originally from New Orleans, LA, moved to the coast with her husband Ted in 1960, to take over the family business, George "Pontiac" Pattison and also to raise her family. Shortly thereafter she became a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs where she attended until earlier this year. Joyce will be greatly missed for her deep love and devotion to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ted Pattison, Sr, her father, Victor Ford, mother, Noelie (Battard) Ford and brothers Eugene Ford and Lloyd Ford. Survivors include her daughter, Rosalie Pattison Barnett, son, Ted (Janet) Pattison Jr., grandchildren, Tyler Mathew Barnett, Emily Rose Barnett, Alexandria Rose Pattison and sister, Helen Ford. The Pattison family would like to thank the nurses and aides at Odyssey Hospice for the wonderful care they provided during her last months. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 5, 2013, from 12 noon until 1 pm, with a 1 pm Memorial Service, all at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.