Rhea L. Patterson

Rhea L. (Edwards) Patterson, age 90 of Toledo, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born June 20, 1924, the fourth child of Ray and Ruby (Bradshaw) Edwards in Wood County, OH. She was the widow of Ralph M. Patterson (1920-1974) of Dover, OH. They moved to Toledo in 1943, and into the home they built on Kellogg Rd. in 1946, where Rhea remained until 2010. Ralph and Rhea were some of the first residents of the Reynolds Corners neighborhood. They were also founding and lifelong members of Asbury United Methodist Church where they worshipped for many years. Rhea was able to turn her love and talent for cake decorating into a full time business. She was the owner of Rhea’s Chocolate Molding and Cake Decorating Supplies in Reynolds Corners from the early 1970’s until 1990. She enjoyed making many different decorated cakes, especially wedding cakes for her children and grandchildren. She made molded candy treats for the Trick or Treaters every Halloween. She also taught chocolate molding classes to many groups. Rhea enjoying crocheting and sewing, and made many afghans and baby quilts for her family, as well as T-shirts and sweatshirts with appliques. Rhea is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Ray and Doris Edwards, Dublin, CA; children Ray M. Patterson, Toledo, OH, Ruth L. (Darrel) Smith, Columbus, OH, Rita L. (James) DeWitt, Holly, MI, Rhea “Pat” L. (Nick) Gigliotti, South Bend, IN, and Rosanna L. (Brian) Artz, Holland, OH; 18 grandchildren, 50 great, and 23 great-great grandchildren. Rhea was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Robert and Russell Edwards, her sister Ruth Kerr, and her beloved canine companion Boots. Friends may visit on Monday, May 18, from 2-8 p.m. at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 11 a.m. at Coyle Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan DeFriece presiding. Burial will be at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, OH. Rhea’s family would like to give special thanks to Parkcliffe Community and Senior Independence Hospice for the care she has received. Contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association of Toledo, and the Humane Society. Please view her memorial video tribute and leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

Rhea L. Patterson

June 20, 1924 - May 14, 2015