Carolyn “Shortie” Patton-Hale, Age 75, of Clarkesville, GA, passed away on January 8, 2026.
Carolyn was born on April 2, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Emory Spear Patton, Jr., and RubyJohnson. She lived a full life, marked with much success as a life insurance agent. She was always the life of the party, with a quick wit and insatiable humor.
Her life impacted many with love, care, understanding, and faith. Carolyn loved her Georgia Bulldogs, Crown Royal & Ginger Ale, and peanut M&M’s. She found victory in the Lord, Jesus Christ, as her Savior and lived out her faith daily.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Hope Dollins (and her husband Shaun), Heather Fitz,
Holly Akins (and her husband Nick). Grandchildren: Madelyn Edwards, Trent Edwards, Abigail Fitz, Parker Norris, LJ Dollins, Alyssa Dollins, and Ethan Dollins. A few other special people: Bobby Johnson, Faye Johnson, and Melinda Patton, Rachel Rutledge and Steve Patton, and all of her friends and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Johnson, father, Emory Spear Patton, Jr., and brother Rudy Patton.
A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Clarkesville, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you live your life according to 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Do everything in love.”
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com.
Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements
