Charlene Patterson
April 19, 1933 – August 6, 2020
Charlene Patterson was born April 19, 1933 in Hope, Arkansas. She was the first of two children born to William Johnson, Sr and Vivian Johnson Mosley. Charlene was also, affectionately known as Heavy, Charlie, Niecey, Granny and Gran-Gran.
Charlene received her formal education in Hope, Arkansas and San Diego. Her hobbies included fishing, playing dominos, doing the large puzzles and word search. She enjoyed “cooking”. She retired from Naval Aviation Depot, North Island after 20 years of services. In 1945, the family united with Mt Erie Baptist Church. In the earlier years, she was a member of the choir. She served on the Senior Usher Board, Health Unit at Mt Erie and Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association Senior Usher Board. She was a longtime faithful member of Mt Erie Baptist Church. Charlene loved being a “gatekeeper” and until her health no longer permitted. Her special and unique bond with her great-granddaughter Lyric kept her strong over these past few years.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, James and Vivian Mosely; father, William Johnson Sr; brother, William Johnson; daughter, Jacquelyn Granderson; and son, Gerald G. Williams.
Charlene is survived by sons, Ronnie Granderson (Mary) and Anthony Moss (Sanchia) of San Diego, eight grandchildren Trina Williams-Johnson (Eric) of Wilmington, North Carolina; Jerald Williams (Jacqueline) of Henderson, Nevada; Antwan Moss of Louisville, Kentucky; Lovie Williams, NaChaun Moss, Antoinette Moss; Ronald C. Granderson II, and Adrian Granderson (Diona) all of San Diego ; twenty-three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
