Mrs. Dorothy Miller Patrick widow of the late Wert Howell age 83 of West Jefferson died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Dorothy was born in Ashe County on November 9, 1926 to the late Ellis and Laura Phillips Miller. In addition to her parents and second husband she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Harley Patrick and two grandsons. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11:00am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Patrick Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 10-11am Tuesday prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home.Mrs. Patrick is survived by, two sons, Marshall and Robert Patrick of West Jefferson, two daughters, Flossie Day of West Jefferson, Arvie "Venie" Houck of Fleetwood, one brother, Gaither Miller of Wilbar, NC, 6 grandchildren, Marvin Day, Alvin Day, Roger Houck, James Patrick, Angie Patrick, Audrey Patrick, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Lisa Bottomley, 87 Montview Drive, Sparta, NC 28675. Condolences may be sent or can be viewed through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.