Dixie Lee Patterson was born to John and Leone (Gourley) Lasater in Inglewood, California on 03/06/1940, and attended Hamilton High School in Culver City. She married Ted Patterson on 10/10/1959, and they had 2 boys Scott and Todd. Most of those 58 years Dixie & Ted have lived here in Sacramento. The boys also live here. Dixie retired as a Journeyman Retail Clerk from Lucky Stores. She spent numerous years teaching new clerks the value of Excellent Customer Service. In the past 2 years Dixie survived 9 surgeries, but finally her body gave out and she died on 11/13/2017. True to her giving nature, prior to her cremation, throughSutter Hospital, she donated any of her organs that can benefit others. A Gathering of friends and a celebration of life will be held in the Carmichael Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave. on Saturday November, 25th at 12:00pm until 3:00pm Please Dress Casual Dixie was also Affectionally known as "Old What's Her Name." We are all going to miss her. Instead of flower, please make any donations to the SPCA in her name.