The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and the Memphis faith-based community are mourning the passing of Evangelist Louise D. Patterson. Patterson passed away on Sunday, November 20th at the age of 82. She was the President and CEO of Bountiful Blessings, Incorporated, and the widow of COGIC Presiding Bishop GE Patterson. Reactions to her passing have been pouring in from business and religious leaders across the country. COGIC leaders say that Patterson was a woman of God who was deeply loved and respected by all who knew her.
Keep reading the article to know more about Evangelist Louise Patterson’s life and cause of death.
Who was Evangelist Louise Patterson?
Evangelist Louise Patterson was an amazing woman of God who devoted her life to spreading the gospel. Evangelist Louise Patterson was the wife of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson and she was born on January 27, 1940. She was a dedicated member and a licensed evangelist within the COGIC denomination. Evangelist Patterson impacted the lives of many people through her work as an evangelist. She was known for her passion and love for God. She was a role model to many women and men who looked up to her and was known for working with the youth and young adults.
In 1967, Patterson graduated from LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, TN with a Bachelors Degree in business administration. Afterward, she became the first woman to work in the Shelby County Tax Assessor’s office. Later on in her career, she became the Vice President of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company until her husband became sick in 1989. When he died in 2000
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What was the cause of death?
Evangelist Louise Patterson passed away on Sunday 20th November 2022, Greater Imani Church Pastor Dr. Bill Adkins shared through a tweet, “A dear friend, a great woman of God, widow of the late Bishop G.E. Patterson has transitioned to glory. Rest well in paradise Evangelist Louise Patterson.”
A dear friend, great woman of God, widow of the late Bishop G.E. Patterson has transitioned to glory. Rest well in paradise Evangelist Louise Patterson. pic.twitter.com/AewmuuEyJO
— Greater Imani/Bill Adkins (@Badkins892) November 21, 2022
No official announcement about Louise Patterson’s cause of his death has been made by his family or known ones. However, we believe she passed away naturally and her age factors might be a reason for her death. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Tributed gave to Evangelist Louise Patterson:
Many tributes have been extended on social media by Louise Patterson’s by her friends and known ones.
Mark A. Pinkerton commented on the facebook post saying, God bless her! I loved Bishop and another Patterson. I traveled with Nancy Harmon for years and she always loved watching Bishop Patterson preach his powerful messages every Sunday when we would get back to the hotel after Sunday morning services. Bishop was such a powerful preacher and man of God. Behind him was his lovely wife that helped strengthen him in his endeavors for Jesus Christ and the church.
Patterson left behind a legacy of compassion, preaching, and advocacy for women. We remember the life and legacy of Evangelist Louise Patterson – a woman whose ministry touched the lives of many both inside and outside of the COGIC denomination. We give thanks for all that she accomplished during her lifetime and we pray that her work will continue to bless others long after she is gone. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
FAQ:
Is Evangelist Louise Patterson still alive?
Evangelist Louise Patterson passed away on Sunday, November 20th at the age of 84.
When Did Evangelist Louise Patterson Die?
According to Greater Imani Church Pastor Dr. Bill Adkins tweet, Evangelist Louise Patterson passed away on Sunday, November 20th, 2022.
Evangelist Louise Patterson who was?
Evangelist Louise Patterson was the wife of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson and she was born on January 27, 1940. She was a dedicated member and a licensed evangelist within the COGIC denomination.
My Condolences to the family .I don’t. Know her personally, But I would listen to them when I was at home And I still do I myself COGIIC.
My sincere condolences to her family,her church and those who loved Evangelist Patterson.
I always enjoyed watching the tales of her encouraging lectures.
May she sleep in peace.
I was so sorry to hear the Devastating news about evangelist Louise Patterson my heart was broke, but I know she’s in heaven in Paradise resting with Lord and her husband G.E Patterson a great man of God.she will truly be missed, as he is Miss I love them so much it’s just like a family member to me.
I still listen to Bishop G E PATTERSON every night before I fall asleep. Sister Louise can go be with her great man of God. She was such a blessing to all and the ministry. REST IN PEACE SISTER LOUISE.
My condolences to the Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ & the entire family of the late Evangelist Louise Patterson,my thoughts & 🙏🙏🙏 are with you during your hour of bereavement.
My sincere condolences to the family of Evangelist Louise Patterson. She was a standup woman of God. Sleep on, take your well deserved rest in the Lord.
My condolences to the family May Thay both RIP I still be listening to Bishop GE Patterson gople on a Sunday morning that both going to be missed by us all
What was her cause of death? Was she terminally Ill? Covid? What??? They say she died the same day she was released from the hospital. Did the doctors not know she was close to death? I really liked her and she was definitely different from other First Ladies. Sad!
Our condolences goes out to the family and COGIC family! We will truly miss Evangelist Louise Patterson . I watched her and the Late Bishop every Sunday morning and throughout the week! I will now order me some MORE DVD’s and continue to watch the program because they has truly blessed our lives!!!
Rest in Glory Mrs.Louise you was and will always be that First Lady elegant and posed.
Condolences to the family and friends may God give you comfort during this difficult time.
Lady Louise Patterson was a elegant lady rest in peace.