- Date Of Birth: May 21, 1922
- Date Of Death: March 12, 2019
- State: New York
Inez Batten, 96, a longtime Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, SC on May 21, 1922, she was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Nathan) Patterson. The family moved to Dutchess County, NY in the 1930s, where Inez was educated in the Beacon City Schools. Inez was employed at IBM in East Fishkill, for many years until retiring in 1987. She enjoyed family reunions and quality time with her family. Inez was an avid reader, and she loved sewing, collecting elephants, ceramics & gardening. A longtime faithful member of the Faith Temple Church of God in Beacon, NY; Mother Batten loved the Church and its members. Inez is survived by her 5 sons and 2 daughters: William (Pearl) Jackson, Chester Thorpe, Michael (Helen) Thorpe, Alan Thorpe, Donald Thorpe, Joann Blake and Sandra (Derriell) Looby; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand’s & friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband James Batten, 2 sons Fred Jackson and Henry Thorpe, and 1 grandson Jamel Blake; and also 3 brothers & 2 sisters.
