Cheryl ‘Niecy’ Patterson was a down to earth, fun and outgoing person with a genuine heart who was always there for others. She loved to laugh, enjoyed life and enjoyed the simple things life had to offer. She had a deep faith in God and her ray of sunshine everyday was her only grandchild, Chloe. Niecy died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at home. She was 55 years old. 

Cheryl Denise Patterson was born in Boston on October 21, 1961 a daughter of Linda Mae (Patterson) Arnold. She graduated from Holy Family New Bedford High School and lived most of her life in Boston before moving to Waltham thirteen years ago. She worked in construction for Metro Corp. of Braintree before becoming a private caretaker.

She leaves her son, Thomas R. Stevenson of Boston, her mother Linda Mae Arnold of Boston, her granddaughter, Chloe J. Doung and her siblings, Linda A. Patterson, Rodney C. Arnold, Spencer Arnold and his wife, Felisha and Dennis P. Arnold, all of Dorchester and the late Carl Jason Howard; also survived by many nieces & nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Niecy’s life by gathering for her Homegoing Service on Saturday, September 23rd at 11 AM at The Mount Olive Kingdom Builders Church, 234 Norfolk Street, Dorchester. Bishop Robert C. Perry II will preside.

Viewing will begin at 10 AM also from the church. Private interment will be held through St. Michael's Crematory, Roslindale, MA. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to George Lops Funeral Home, 821 Cummins Highway, Mattapan, MA 02126.

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