Denise Patterson

Denise started the position of church treasure in July 2020. Being raised in this community, she attended the Methodist Church and graduated from Westmer High School. Afer marrying, Denise lived in various places and held various jobs. She has been blessed with 2 daughers, Mary and Laura, a son, Robert, and 4 grandsons.

In 2015, Denise made the move back to Joy to be closer to her mom. She was fortunate to quickly be hired at Joy State Bank (Now Farmers-Merchants Bank). She started attending AUMC and found old friends, made new ones and experienced the love of God here.

One of her favorite verses: 

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not into thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3: 5-6