Mary Elizabeth “Cookie” Patton Lamon, 94, passed away Oct. 11, 2024.

Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Eugene Patton and Sarah Katherine Brady Patton; and brother, Eugene C. Patton. After graduating from Whitehaven High School in 1948 and Sophie Newcomb College, Cookie worked several years as an airline stewardess before she returned to Memphis. In April of 1957 she married the love of her life, Fred M. Lamon Jr., who passed away in 2020. Cookie loved well; her family and friends receiving much of that love. Most of all she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus. She is survived by her sons, Rick (Terri), John (Ana), Mark; daughter Sarah (Mike); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Cookie was active in the Girl Scouts serving as a counselor during her college years. For most of her life she was an active member of Whitehaven United Methodist Church. She was a children’s Sunday school teacher and active in other church activities. She was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Chucalissa Chapter. She was a leader in Bible Study Fellowship, Whitehaven Class, for many years. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Tennessee, at the time of her death.

The Rev. Tommy Vann and the Rev. Wyatt Stephens presided over graveside services on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, on the family farm in Fayetteville, which has been in her family since 1809. Visitation with the family was held at the family home.

Memorial donations may be made to The Hands of Christ Ministry, PO Box 680865, Franklin, TN 37068.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Elizabeth Patton Lamon.