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Roshelle M. “Shelle” Patterson, 62

April 6, 1958 - January 25, 2021

Forever loved, we mournfully announce the transition to the Lord of Roshelle Marie “Shelle” Patterson, 62, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Shelle transitioned on January 25, 2021 at 7:51 pm after a lengthy illness.

Shelle, born to parents George E. Patterson VI and Ponchetta E. Patterson took her first breath on April 6, 1958. A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School in 1976, she joined Giants Food where she pursued a 30 year career while also becoming a tax preparer and helping a host of clients.

Shelle lived a vibrant life and will be remembered by her children, Shalanda Patterson, Syeen Hill and Shalena Hill, all of Lancaster. Also surviving are siblings Lyndal Benjamin of Atlanta GA, Sonya Patterson of Lancaster and George Patterson VII of Harrisburg, along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Shelle was a member of Bright Side Baptist Church in Lancaster. She loved life and was an avid traveler. She also enjoyed going to Circle M campgrounds for birthdays and weekend getaways.

Services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543 on Saturday, January 30, 2021. The viewing will take place from 10 AM – 11:00 AM, and the funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster.

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February 04, 2021

Very beautiful person inside and out give honor to God for her… rest!
Sherry McFadden Chambers

February 04, 2021

Heart felt condolences to the family. Shelly, Class of 76′, Giant on Columbia ave, and those famous bus trips are how long we were friends. I gonna miss her, she received her wings and is now another guardian angel watching over the family. Rest easy girlfriend! Dawn C Boots 

February 04, 2021

One of my closest friends since high school. How your sweet spirit will be sorely missed. Sending love and peace to your family.
FLORENCE STEWART

February 03, 2021

Just finding out that I lost my  friend we grew up together we hang out together she was my daughter’s godmother she was a beautiful person she had a heart of gold the last time I talked to her was last year when she called me I’m going to miss you Rochelle love you my prayer goes out to the family sorry for your loss.
Peggy Dixon

February 02, 2021

It’s frankly difficult to describe how impactful Roshelle was to me as a teenager just learning about responsibility and the value of hard work. When I heard about her passing, I shed tears for someone I haven’t spoken to or seen in over 16 years, but I wasn’t surprised. Working at Giant with Roshelle shaped me in ways I am just now, at 36 years old, beginning to understand. I will be eternally grateful for the kindness, respect, and care Roshelle showed for me and everyone she interacted with. I will be sure to instill this warmth in my two daughters in the hopes that a piece of Roshelle will carry on forever. 
Daniel Tritch

February 01, 2021

I was so sorry to hear about Roshelle.  I got to know her when my twin boys were in preschool. Now they are married with families of their own. We always chose her line when checking out at Giant.  She was quick and she was so sweet to the kids.  Sometimes she’d talk to them like she was their mother, other times like their friend.  I felt like we got to know her over the years!  Many of my friends felt the same!  Later when my boys worked at Giant she was there to ride herd over them!  In fact, it my son that sent me her obituary.  Roshelle, you were a legend, leaving a legacy of a positive and loving spirit to all who knew and loved you.  YOU WILL BE MISSED!
Julie D Tritch

January 30, 2021

I am saddened to learn of Roshelle’s passing.  I have known her for years, and she kept in touch over the years.  She had such a warm smile and enthusiastic outlook.
 
Nina B. Shapiro

January 30, 2021

Iam saddened to hear of Roshell’s passing.I worked with her for many years.What a wonderful person.She will be missed.God bless.
Scott Huegel

January 29, 2021

I worked with Roshelle at Giant on Columbia Ave for many years. We were buds. She always took me home at night. She loved her lottery and her family. She liked how I made her fried chicken in the deli. We had many laughs. I will miss her dearly!!! Have a drink up there for me Roshelle!!!
Sean Fisher

January 29, 2021

What a Sting. God sends people in our lives for a reason, a season or for a lifetime. Roshelle and I bonded as lifetime sisters. We had numerous humerous moments speaking truth and enjoying one another and family. When we met we bonded. We gravitated to one another with funny, laugh out loud stories. I’ll miss that. We laughed and talked the way loving sisters should, I’ll miss that. To my Family, prayer is our strength and how we grow. God’s strength is perfect in our weakness. Stay prayerful, thank God for the wonderful opportunity to love one another. Stay rooted in faith and reality. Peace and Love.
Michelle P Benjamin

January 29, 2021

I am so very sorry to hear of Roshelle’s passing and her illness. It was a joy to work with her at Giant. I can remember her voice, quick wit, and beautiful smile well. Rest In Peace. 
Olivia Cordero

January 29, 2021

I have very fond memories of Shelle , my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this Saddened Time. 
Sherry Zangari newcomer

January 29, 2021

Rochelle, you received your wings love, rest easy guardian angel.  You will be missed. Dawn C Boots 

January 29, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you all in my prayers.
Tracy Ierley

January 29, 2021

May God place his shield around this family. Rochelle will be missed. My condolences to all.
Denise Patterson

January 29, 2021

Extending sincerce condolences and prayers of comfort to the Rochelle’s family. May God give you Peace that surpasses all understanding. March on our Lancaster Drum and Bugle Corp Family.
Arlene Hudson and Family!

January 29, 2021

Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to Roshelle’s family. She was an amazing person,  always showed me much love. She will be greatly missed. 
Love, Jami Ellis 

January 28, 2021

I am so sad to hear of Roshelle’s passing! I’m sure she is in Heaven-she was such a wonderful woman and friend! We spent a lot of time together during her years at Giant in Elizabethtown and we had such fun at a our girls outings! She will be missed by our group but especially by me! I’m so glad to have known her and to call her my friend! My prayers for her family and friends at this terrible time of loss💔
Vicki Hill

January 28, 2021

So very sorry to hear the passing of Shelle. My condolences to the entire family. Continued prayers for comfort, peace, and strength.
Missy Martinez

January 28, 2021

My heart’s heavy with grief of Roshelle’s transition. I pray for you all and especially her children and her grandbabies for she will be missed and that God will speedily console us.
Darlinda M Williams (Aunt Lin)

January 28, 2021

Sleep in Peace My Friend I will never forget the great times we had together we had fun .  You will truly be missed  Pat love u
Pat Hunter

January 28, 2021

I would like to take this time to pray for you and your family, Father, I come to you to ask you to be with the Patterson family at this time, Lord keep them close in your embrace, comfort them and give them in the peace that only you can provide. Amen! She was a beautiful loving person.
Carol Haywood-Chitala

January 28, 2021

So sorry for your loss my prayers go out to the family
DONNA V COATES

January 28, 2021

Sending my deepest condolences to the family so very sorry for your loss 🙏🏽
Tracy Boots

January 28, 2021

Sending my condolences and prayers to her family and children Shalena and Syeen we grew up together love y’all ♥️🖤
Tynia

January 28, 2021

So sorry for your loss  praying for you and your family.  Rochelle & I work @ Community Action program on Rockland St. RIP friend.
JUANA ROSARIO TORRES 

January 28, 2021

Sorry to hear the passing of roshelle,many days back down memory lane. My condolences to the family ♥️🙏
Barbara culbreth

January 28, 2021

My condolences to the family. Everytime we see each other. I be like hey sis in law.that was our inside joke.her and her mother.new what I ment.her and my sister Margaret was very close. Now they are closer. Love you forever girl.sip
Valerie

January 28, 2021

So sorry for your loss! I will continue to pray for comfort and peace for the family. I know it is not easy, but God is in control. 
Love y’all 
~Hunter/Preston family 

January 28, 2021

So sorry to hear that Shelle has passed. My condolences to the family. Sending prayers of comfort and strength. 
Aletha Blackman

January 28, 2021

My sincere  Condolences  to the family.
I will  always  remember  her smile. Sleep on my Friend  Class of 76
Love Lowie

January 28, 2021

Sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to the family. May God Bless🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Patricia Wright

January 28, 2021

Sending my sincere prayers and Condolences to you all she will always be remembered one of my best times was seeing her at Giants and just having conversations about life and family RIP 
Barbara Dupree

January 28, 2021

To the family ,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. God bless. 
Dean and Vanessa D. Preston,Lancaster,Pa.

January 28, 2021

We am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Roshelle. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.
Bob & Cheri Wilson

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Lititz, PA 17543
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