Agnes Lounette Patterson Billings departed this life peacefully at home on Monday, October 24, 2016, after a long illness. She passed quietly holding the hands of her daughter, Bonnie, and her longtime caregiver, Cathy Esland.Her grandparents moved to Tallahassee from NC in 1906. It was in their house, located at the corner of Gaines and Duval streets, that she would be born on May 4, 1920, the only child of Marion Linwood Patterson and Jessie W. Upchurch. Agnes was a true "Tallahassee Lassie".In 1926, her family moved to Jacksonville, FL where Agnes remained until 1966 when she returned to her hometown of Tallahassee. Upon returning, she was employed by Patterson-Upchurch Builders, retiring in 1977.Agnes was a homebody with a real love for the beauty of nature. She became an avid gardner, joining the Tallahassee Garden Club, Buddleia Circle, and becoming a proud lifetime member. She enjoyed the beach, mountains and traveling with family in their RV. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie P. Wakeman; one grandson, W. Glenn Wakeman; and one great grandson, Parker A. Wakeman. She is also survived by many younger cousins. Being a down-to-earth, loving person, she had many loyal friends. Those that knew her admired her for her physical beauty, her cheerful personality, compassion, empathy and devotion to family, animals and friends. She will be laid to rest, Saturday, October 29, 2016 in a graveside service at 2pm at Roselawn Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Lenny Marshall will officiate and Manuel Carvajal will play guitar.