Saralyn Constance Patterson was born in Stuggart, Germany to father Thomas Patterson and mother Loretta Patterson(Richmond). Eventually, the family moved to the "Fruit Bowl" in Tinton Falls, NJ where she was raised with her older brother Demetrius and younger sister Arvella. The family also took in cousin Melvin, and from childhood to senior citizens Saralyn and Melvin were as thick as thieves.
Saralyn left home at an early age and trailblazed her own path. She attended Wilfred Academy in Red Bank, NJ where she received her cosmetology license. She was a woman of the arts and good with her hands. Whether it was cosmetology, crocheting, writing, or fighting; Saralyn excelled at it.
In her early 20s Saralyn had her first son Dayon Patterson. 11 years later, with the love of her life Lenzy Kelley; she had her middle child Yuri Patterson. Then at 40 years old she and Lewis Tarver welcomed her third son, Yahnie Diamond Patterson. She wanted all boys and that's what she received.
Saralyn Patterson was from a generation where it may not be good for your health if she had to repeat herself. Yet Saralyn had a great personality and a big heart. She would give you her last even if it were to her own detriment. An attribute surely learned from her mother.
Saralyn is preceded in death by her father Thomas, mother Loretta, sister Arvella and her baby boy Yahnie.
She leaves behind her brother Demetrius, sons Dayon and Yuri, nephew Aaron, and cousin Gil. She is also survived by beloved aunt Mabel and her husband Doug. She has 3 grandchildren, Zhuri, Yahnier, and a newest addition due this spring.
There wasn't and never will be a woman quite like Saralyn. Her spirit, moxie, and love will be missed by all.
