Patti Page, one of music's most iconic voices, passed away on New Year's Day in Encinitas, Calif. She was 85.

Best known to country fans for her indelible No. 1 hit "Tennessee Waltz," which topped the pop, country and R&B charts all at the same time, Patti was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Academy of Country Music's Pioneer Award. Among her other hits were "With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming," "Would I Love You, Love You, Love You" and "Mockingbird Hill."

Patti, the best-selling female artist of the 1950s, celebrated her 50th anniversary as a performer with the 1998 album Live at Carnegie Hall: The 50th Anniversary Concert. The release won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

At the time of her passing, Patti was set to be honored by the Recording Academy with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

UPDATE Jan. 3, 2013
Patti Page Memorial Information

Public Viewing: 
Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Solana Beach Presbyterian Church
120 Stevens Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-509-2580
www.solanapres.org

Flowers can be sent to: 
El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley 
5600 Carroll Canyon Road 
San Diego, CA 92121

Memorial donations can be made to: 

Society of Singers, Inc. 
26500 W. Agoura Rd., 102-554 
Calabasas, CA 91302 
818-995-7100 
www.singers.org