Loretta L. Offord

Loretta “Retta” L. Offord, 82, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026, after a brief illness with family by her side. Born in Frederick on May 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Gladys M. Ambush and Lindsay ”Clark” Patterson.

Retta was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she faithfully served on the usher board. She was educated in Frederick County Public Schools. Retta was employed by the Maryland School for the Deaf, from which she later retired. Following retirement, she continued her service to the community by working at the Record Street Home. Retta enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Retta is survived by her husband, Milton Offord; son, Anthony Patterson (Heather); daughter-in-law, Evette Whisner-Patterson; three grandchildren, Chase Patterson, Tyler Patterson, and Toren Patterson; and great-grandson, Chase Patterson, Jr. She is also survived by her sisters, Delores Ambush and Doris “Patsy” Patterson; her special niece and caretaker, Terry Brown; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of extended family and friends. She will also be remembered by dear and special friends, Barbara Anne Groomes, Mildred “Millie” Brown and Elaine “Judy” Allen.

In addition to her parents, Retta was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Patterson; and her sisters, Dorothy “Snookie” Patterson Blackston, Mary Elizabeth Jackson Saunders, and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mary Jackson Ambush.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 W. All Saints Street, Frederick. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church.