Peggy I. Patrick

MARGARET IRENE PATRICK (PEGGY), of Darlington died December 22, 2005 of complications from a stroke she suffered in October 2004. She had fought and survived her battle with cancer for more than thirty years. Her life was exemplified by her strong determination and faith in God to overcome whatever obstacles she faced in life. She was 85.

Born in Rugby, Grayson County, Virginia on October 4, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Minnie Barnes Testerman. She was the wife of Homer Patrick and they celebrated 68 years of marriage on September 2, 2005.

Peggy worked for Glenn L. Martin and continued her career with the government at both Aberdeen and Edgewood Arsenal. She received numerous awards spanning those 45 years for excellence and proficiency. She maintained many close friendships after her retirement.

During the couple’s 68 years together, they traveled throughout the states and overseas visiting some of the countries her husband had been stationed in during the war. Although they did not have children, they were active in the lives of their nieces and nephews. She gave wise counsel to her family and encouraged many of them throughout their struggles. She left a wonderful legacy.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by Blanche Rutherford of Virginia, Reeves Testerman of Havre de Grace, and Hazel Osborne of Bel Air. A godchild, Michael Moxley and many nieces and nephews and close friends including Bob and Fern Duncan of Forest Hill.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three sisters, Jincy Rutherford, Ruth Testerman and Marie Weaver and a godchild, Holly Affleck.

Pallbearers were: Eddie Testerman, Reeves “Buddy” Testerman, Mark Testerman, George Miller, Chris Miller, and Michael Moxley.

Those who desire may contribute to Emory United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 94, Street, Maryland 21154.