Elizabeth Patterson

1874–1966 (age 92)

Actress

Biography

Elizabeth Patterson was born in Savannah in 1874 and developed a love for performance that carried her beyond the shores of her hometown.

She charmed audiences with sharp comedic timing on both stage and screen, leaving behind a body of work now remembered by those who visit Ferncliff Cemetery.

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