Pat was born September 24, 1933, in Atlanta, GA, daughter of Walter Edward Braford Clayton and Margaret Bearden Clayton. Surviving her are seven children (who, believe it or not, all get along): William Starnes Freeman, Jr. (Linda Nisonoff) of Naperville, IL, Margaret Freeman McKenzie (Michael) of Charlotte, Barbara Freeman Freshcorn (Keith) of Matthews; Thomas Clayton Paylor (Shannon) of The Woodlands, TX; Ann Paylor Leatherwood (Dave) of Fishersville, VA, Robert Flynn Paylor, Jr. (Deb) of Greensboro, Mervil Moye Paylor of Davidson; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Walter Edward Clayton (Lois) of Cincinnati, OH. Pat was preceded in death by her first husband, William Starnes Freeman; and her second husband, Robert Flynn Paylor.
She was a graduate of Charlotte Central High School and a member of Providence Road Church of Christ. She was also an avid bridge player and golfer, once making a hole-in-one at Cedarwood Country Club as her husband Bob looked on in disbelief.
An informal memorial celebrating Pat’s life will be held at Brightmore of South Charlotte on Wednesday, February 13 at 11 am.
Memorials may be made to The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, or the charity of your choice.