Violet Juliet Alford Patterson January 23, 1927 - July 1, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the Alford Family announces the passing of our beloved matriarch, Violet J. Alford Patterson. While our hearts are heavy, we are grateful for the remarkable life she lived and the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind. Violet peacefully entered eternal rest on July 1, 2026, at the remarkable age of 99. Affectionately known as “Aunt Vi,” she was the beloved matriarch of the Alford

On April 3, 1964, Frankie Maria Black was born to her parents, Merdine Alford-Black and Marvin C. Black, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was lovingly named Frankie by her aunt, Frankie M. Alford-Robinson. Her grandfather, George Alford, had a tradition of giving each of his grandchildren a nickname, and for her he chose “Penny.” From that point on, she would be known and loved by most simply as Penny. Penny was the oldest child born to this union. At the age of one, she rel