Merle S. Patron

Gloria Merle Studevant Patron was born on October 21, 1937, in Chesterfield County, Virginia and departed this earthly life on January 9, 2026, at the age of 88 in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred G. Haskins Studevant and father, Samuel Studevant. She was also preceded in death by one son, Adolphus Patron Jr. and two brothers: Samuel Winfree Studevant and Warren A Studevant.

"Merle" was educated in the Chesterfield County School System and was a graduate of Carver High School. She extended her education by attending business school. Merle worked until she was 80+ years old. She enjoyed working in the public schools as a substitute teacher, worked at Miller & Rhoades; retired from Signet Bank (Wells Fargo) with 19 years of service and where she was recognized for introducing 711 (phone communication for the deaf). Merle worked several temporary positions after retirement, which included tax preparation and finally with Hamilton Beach. She would often say "God saved the best for last".

"Merle" confessed Christ as her personal Savior, was baptized and joined Tabernacle Baptist Church in Winterpock (Chesterfield) at a young age. Through the years she served in multiple church ministries including Superintendent of the Sunday School and the church financial secretary for several years.

Reading, cross-stitch, and listening to "good music" were some of the things Merle loved to do.

"Merle" leaves a wonderful legacy of love and memories to her family and friends three sons; Wayne Patron, Eric Patron (Rhonda), Gregory Patron, grandchildren; Jessica Patron, Trisha Lebron (Nelson), Keisha Oni (Samuel), Lakeisha Patron, Mikeia Patron, great-grandchildren; Trinity Patron, Elizabeth Lebron, Nelson Lebron Jr., Eniola Oni, Macion Crawler, and Faith Steward, siblings; Roger Studevant (Mary), Ernest N. Studevant, Sr., Renetta S. Smith (Manzell), Alexander D. Studevant (Edith), and Darnell E Studevant (Akemi), sisters-in-law; Young Ja Studevant and Daphne Studevant, aunt; Olivia Finn, uncle; Fred Haskins (Anne), and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.