Sylvia Ann Turner Patterson

Sylvia Ann Turner Patterson, age 94, passed on to eternal life peacefully at Summit Hills on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Born in Greer, SC, on October 26, 1932, Sylvia was the daughter of the late R.P. Turner, Sr. and Annie Pearl Moon Turner Kendrick and the step-daughter of the late John Oliver Kendrick. She was a graduate of Greer High School and Queens College in Charlotte, NC. She was a third grade teacher before devoting her life to her family.

Sylvia was involved in the Spartanburg community, serving on the Ballet Guild of Spartanburg, in the Junior League, and as a founding member of the Shortia Garden Club. She was known for her love of dogs, music, and the arts.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Williams Patterson, Jr.; her son, Vernon Williams Patterson III; her brother, Richard Perry Turner, Jr.; and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John Q. and Katherine P. Marshall.

Sylvia is survived by her son, Perry Turner Patterson, and his wife, Denise, and her grandchildren Anna Catherine, Perry Turner Jr., and William Thomas Patterson, all of Spartanburg. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews; many cousins; great-nieces and nephews; her best friend, Nancy Carlisle; special friends Babs and Marcie Smith; and many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, officiated by Rev. Rachel Klompmaker. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Perrin Room.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Summit Hills Assisted Living and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care.

In remembrance of Sylvia, memorials may be made to Ballet Spartanburg, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg SC 29306 or to First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg SC 29302.

A private graveside service will be held at Mountainview Cemetery, Greer, SC.