Patti Diane Franklin Gabe

HICKORY— Patti Franklin Gabe, 71,of Hickory passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 after a period of declining health. Born in Castle Rock, Washington on February 20, 1947 she was the daughter of the late James and Pauline Sigmon Franklin. Patti worked for 21 years at Catawba Valley Medical Center in the Pharmacy, then retired after 23 years at Sam’s Club as a Marketing Rep. She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband Charles Gabe of home; son Anthony Miller and his wife Melissa of Hickory and her fur babies Oliver and Miss Beasley. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The funeral will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 1:30 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Weisner officiating. Burial will follow at church cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1686 6th Street SE, Hickory, NC 28602 or Humane Society of Catawba County, PO BOX 63, Hickory, NC 28603.