Gladys Patterson

Colleen Patterson-Olley, 64, of Tellico Plains received her wings to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025.

She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church of Tellico Plains. Colleen loved crocheting and riding on motorcycles. She was an employee of B&B Restaurant of Tellico Plains. Colleen never met a stranger, and got along with everyone she met. She will be deeply missed.

Preceded in death by father, Robert Patterson; mother, Billie Jean Cheatham; sister, Roberta Olley; nephews, Jeremy Patterson and Tommy Olley.

Survivors include her step father, Bill Cheatham; sisters, Elizabeth Hicks, Tina Davenport (Robert), Sam Tallent (Daniel); best friend, Dan Ritenour; several nieces, nephews and other loved family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Colleen or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.