Kathlyn Marie (Thornton) Patterson

Mrs. Kathlyn Marie Patterson ascended to God’s precious embrace on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.  While we mourn her passing, we thank God for the blessing of her life.  

Kathlyn was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 11 years, Mr. James Drummond Patterson, Sr. and her ex-husband Clarence Raymond Bush, Jr.   She is survived by her two children: Kisha Bush of Temple Hills, MD and Clarence Raymond Bush, III of Charlotte,, NC (spouse Cynthia), six siblings: Mrs. Bessie Russell, Mr. James Thornton (spouse Dorothy), Colonel (Ret.) Charles Thornton (spouse Amanda Louise),  Mrs. Francine White, Ms. Ruth Thornton, and Mrs. Deborah Anderson,  four grandchildren: Kennedy Patterson (spouse Kami), Gordon Patterson, Lauren Bush and Alicia Bush and three great-grandchildren: Kamden Patterson, Kash Patterson and Kennedi Patterson.  

Additionally, Kathlyn is celebrated by her 52 nieces and nephews including her godchildren Kay Thornton and DeMarcus Thornton, and a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

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March 27, 2026

Mt. Calvary Baptist  Church

5120 Whitfield Chapel Rd. Lanham, MD  20706

Visitation:  10:00 - 11:00AM

Service:  11:00 AM

Interment:  Clifton Union Cemetery

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clifford W. Thornton Sr. Foundation:

1. Mail checks to 3147 Apple Rd. NE Washington DC  20011

2. Zelle to 704-390-3966

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