SHAD POINT - Carolyn E. Patterson died Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Salisbury Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 20, 1942, a daughter of the late William L. Fields and Olive Malone Fields. She graduated from Wicomico High School before attending Goldey-Beacom Business School. She enjoyed her job as an executive secretary for Dennis Sales Ltd. in Salisbury, a career that lasted over 30 years. As a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Princess Anne, she sang in the choir and served wherever and whenever she was able. In her younger days, she performed with the Sweet Adelines.
She is survived by a daughter, Janine Cumberledge; and several cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Princess Anne. Father Robert Laws will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.