Almetta Patmon was born on June 13, 1952, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Raymond Robinson and Jenelle Patmon.

Almetta attended the local schools in Hillsborough County. She became a dedicated employee of the Hillsborough County School District, where she retired as a Dees Attendant. Affectionately known as "Metta," she had a passion for gardening and took immense pride in beautifying her yard. Before her health began to decline, Almetta cherished attending church services at St. John Missionary Baptist Church and Browns Memorial Church. Her deep love and admiration for her pastors often led her to make services at both churches, on the same day. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Robinson; mother, Jenelle Anderson; stepfather, Curtis Anderson; sisters, Valerie McQuay and Sheila Montgomery.

She leaves to cherish memories to her loving sons, Eric Patmon (Becky), and Gerald Patmon (Latonya); daughter, Shauntel Pearson (Ronnie); sister, Deborah Patmon (Tommy); brothers, Abdual Latif (Kenyatta), Todd and Adell Montgomery. She was adored by her 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, including, Ivan, Ciara, Greg, India, Fred (Jah'mie), Gerranesha (Tyrone), Gerald, Jr., (Tahiri), Zyaire, Meaghan (Frankie), Erica, Alexis, Eric, Jr., Kah'Niya, Ty'Lasia, Gregory, En'Diyah, Serenity, Samaj, Kais (Blue), Messiah, Malakhi, Mason, Olivia, Sophia, Lauren, Jay'seon, Sebastian, Ashton, Ivanoyna, Ivan, and Noah; nieces, Reca (Masable), whom she considered a second daughter, Kimie, Tracey (Joshua), Tynesia (Geter), Jennel, Zariah and Andell; nephews, Jack whom she raised like a son, Donald, Dermaine, DeMille, Richie, RonRon, Adell, Chris, Kenrick, Todd, Jr., Terrance, Tony, Terrino, T.O., and William Jospeh; cousins, Teresa Wilson (cousin and dear friend), Zelb, Raymond, Rutha Bell, Natalie, Claude, Rene, Raymond, Carolyn, Gail, Brenda, Louise, Edward, Cassandra and Leroy; special friends, the Cannon family, Tony Thomas and family, Harris, Miller, McCray, Battle, Stokes, and Walker families, Beth Loud and family, and many friends from the original Ybor City/ bottom area. As well as a host of other family and friends, although we could not list everyone, we acknowledge each of you. Thank you for your support and prayers. The visitation will be held Friday, January 10th, from 4-8:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The friends and family are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.