Ruby Jean-Grey Patterson, 7, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025, in Leavenworth, KS. She was born 12 weeks premature on December 31, 2018, weighing only 1lb 6oz, to Robert E Patterson Jr and Mercedes M Swanagan in Lawrenceville, GA. She was the last triplet born, and only girl of the bunch. She has 4 brothers that miss her dearly. She was a student at David Brewer Elementary School, attending the Autism Room, where her favorite activity was eloping. She was full of sass and although she was mostly non verbal, she had a lot to say and was becoming skilled with her AAC device. She loved to help in the kitchen and always liked to help fix things.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Anita Clemons.
She is survived by her mother, Mercedes Patterson-Swanagan (Leavenworth, KS), father, Robert E Patterson Jr (Topeka, KS), 4 brothers, Robert Patterson, Kalel Patterson, Bruce Patterson, and Charles Patterson(All of Leavenworth,KS). Maternal grandparents, Mark and Gloria Swanagan(Kansas City, KS), Maternal aunts, Pavielle(Maurice) Swanagan-Yancey(Chicago,IL), Maserati(Owen) Swanagan-Hamilton), Jasmine Swanagan(Indepencence, MO), Markita Swanagan(Kansas City, KS), cousin, Skye Yancey(Chicago,IL) Thank you to the community of Leavenworth that has came together to honor our baby girl during this difficult time. Words will never be sufficient to express our appreciation.
Thank you to everyone that has reached out to provide support, food, prayers, and guidance. Thank you to our family that has shown up and been by our side.
Funeral Service will take place on Monday, January 12, at Sunflower Baptist Church, Hyman L Jarrett Community Center, 1708 5th Ave, Leavenworth, KS, 66048 Visitation: 11am Funeral: 12pm Repast: 2pm
