Carolyn Bell Patterson

Carolyn Geneva Bell Patterson, age 86 of Kings Mountain and Holden Beach, North Carolina passed away at her Holden Beach home surrounded by family on October 7, 2022. Carolyn was born in Kings Mountain, NC on September 14, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Horace Lee Bell and Rosalee Patterson Bell. Carolyn graduated from Bethware High School in 1954.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 64 years Jay H. Patterson, Jr.; daughter Gina Patterson Robinson and husband Robert J. of Holden Beach; sister Nancy Bell Senter and husband John of Gastonia; Brother-in-law William (Bill) Patterson and wife Rhonda of Raleigh and Brother-in-law Joseph (Joe) Patterson of Kings Mountain as well as special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and caregivers.

She was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and was active until she was physically unable to attend. Carolyn was a member of the church choir as well as played the piano for the children’s Sunday school classes for many years.

Carolyn was employed as a secretary by Dicey Fabrics in Shelby for more than 40 years. She was a loyal and dedicated employee and made many lifelong friends along the way.

She enjoyed baking and sharing her delicacies. Her cheese straws, butter mints and other treats were enjoyed by family and friends from near and far.

Carolyn and Jay relocated to Holden Beach in 2019 to be near their daughter. She loved her family deeply and will be missed by all that loved and knew her. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill.

White Funeral Home and Cremation in Shallotte, NC, assisted by Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of the arrangements and service. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 3:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain with visitation 1 hour before the service. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: Craig Bell, Micky Bell, Jack Bell, Bill Patterson, Dennis Patterson, Joe Patterson

Honorary Pallbearers: Brent Bell, Gene Bell and Tom Kester

The Patterson family would like to thank Carolyn’s caregivers Lounette, Anne, Debra, and Kimberly and the staff of Lower Cape Fear Life Care.

Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Life Care 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia, NC 28422 or the charity/organization of choice.

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