Mary Elizabeth “Cookie” Patton Lamon, age 94, passed away October 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, Fayetteville, TN at the time of her death.
Rev. Tommy Vann and Rev. Wyatt Stephens will preside over graveside services at 2pm on Monday, October 14, 2024, on the family farm in Fayetteville, which has been in her family since 1809. Visitation with the family will be from 1pm until 2pm at the family home, 2616 Pulaski Hwy., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
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.
I am so sorry for the loss of Cookie. She was a dear lady. Always cheerful and kind. She will be greatly missed. She is now with her beloved husband Fred.
My former Sunday School teacher , rest in peace !
Mark and Family so sorry for your loss…Praying for all of you…May God comfort you all during this difficult time…
Judy Hallberg. Where would I begin. Whitehaven Church at a new member dinner in 1962!! What a blessing she has been all these years. Love all you kids s much. She is home!
Rick & Family sending prayers for comfort for you🙏
I am so very sorry to hear about Ms Cookie. I will always cherish the moments that I had with her when I would pick her up on Sunday evenings and carry her to Ms Erline for bible study. She taught me so much. Love you Ms Cookie.
Will always remember Cookie with fondness from Whitehaven community, DAR, Junior Kennedy Book Club and Memphis Prep.
I only knew Ms Cookie for a few years but she blessed my heart with that sweet smile of hers. Heaven has her now. I am sorry for your loss.
Laura and I extend our condolences and prayers to Cookie’s family. My first thought of Cookie as I heard of her passing was I don’t remember her without a smile for everyone. Such a sweet person. 🙏🏻
Cookie has been a part of our family’s life since we met her at church in the early 70’s and we grew to love her whole family! She was one responsible for getting my girls and me into Bible Study. She taught my girls in Bible Study and Sunday School. My life was changed forever then and now as Jesus is my Lord and Savior! My family has been forever impacted by Him. Cookie’s name often comes up whenever I give my testimony! It is a joy to know she is in the everlasting arms of Jesus! I have no doubt that there are many others who could give great testimony about this dear, sweet lady!
I am so sorry for your loss. Cookie was one of the sweetest ladies that I have had the privilege of knowing. She was blessed with a wonderful caring family. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
My fondest memory of your mom was a few years ago when James, you and I were installing a new water line from the road, to the house and barns. Ms Cookie came out of the house on the back porch and looked at me, shoveling in that ditch and said, “That’s some good looking dirt”. She was a sweet woman and we will miss her.
We are so Very to hear of her passing. Prayers to Rick, John, Mark and all of her Family. HEALING PRAYERS. May God wrap his arms around each of you as Heaven has gained another Angel.
Sending a heart full of sympathy to Cookie’s family. The days I spent with Cookie are irreplaceable! The genuine love, affection and gratitude she gave the world will always leave us with a smile. The porch in heaven is where she’ll be…along side with peacocks and Mr. Fred…
I am so sorry for your loss be praying for you and your family. Love you Mrs. Cookie.
I saw Ms Cookie two weeks ago and she looked like she was trying to say something to my friend with me. She looked like she was looking up to Heaven. Now she’s with our Lord! She was a wonderful sweet lady. Her sweet face will be missed😇🙏❤️