Patricia McLeod, of Red Hill Church Road, Dunn, went to be with the Lord and her mama on Sunday, August 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 18, 1941 in Sampson County, North Carolina to the late Luther B. West and the late Viola Thornton West. When she entered Heaven's gates she was greeted by her mama and daddy, her step father James Gorman West and her brothers: Robert West and Luther West, Jr. Pat loved to talk, that could be attested by anyone who ever stopped at the Short Stop convenient store where she worked. She never met a stranger. After just a few minutes of talking with Ms. Pat, you would feel like you had been lifelong friends. She had a spontaneous and adventurous side to her as well. It wouldn't be unusual for her and Cliff to be sitting around the house and look at each other and say "well, let's go to the beach" and in just a matter of a few minutes, they'd have their bags packed and headed to Surf City. If it wasn't the beach, they often felt the longing for the fresh crisp air of the mountains and they'd be gone again! Pat was an amazing cook and she loved to cook for her family. Whenever her granddaughter Jamie would come for a sleepover, she could always count on her and grandma to be in the kitchen making a big ol' pot of Macaroni and Cheese. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.
Pat leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving husband Clifton McLeod; her son: Jerry N. Massengill and wife Karen of Dunn and her granddaughter Jamie Lynn Massengill Emanuel and husband Joesph.
According to Pat's wishes the family has elected cremation and a private, intimate service will be held with family and close friends.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or Meals On Wheels 910-893-7578 or 910-814-6072 .
All arrangements are entrusted to Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cromartiemiller.com
