Patty graduated from Central High School in Statesville. She carried a strong work ethic and joy into her work life, including her years at Badger Sportswear, where she continued working until she was 76. She was also a member and Officer of the American Business Women's Association.
A devoted member of Friendship Methodist Church, Patty poured her heart into church life. She was actively involved in the Women’s Ministry and served in just about every Office of the church.
Patty was married to Melvin Gray Compton, who preceded her in death, and together they shared 56 years of marriage. She enjoyed spending time with her family, treasured many warm friendships, and found deep joy in tradition-especially her annual trips to the beach for the 4th of July holiday
Patty was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Finley Goodin; her mother, Sally Mae McHargue Goodin; her husband, Melvin Gray Compton; her brother, Johnny Mack Goodin, and sister-in-law, Sue; and by her brother-in-law, Bryant.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Kathy Nunez (Albert) of Statesville; her sister, Nancy Irene Goodin Compton; her granddaughters, Kendra McLain (Matt) and Shaina Pearce (Marvin), all of Statesville; and her great-grandchildren, Hadley McLain, Grayson McLain, and Finley Pearce.
The family will receive friends at Friendship Methodist Church in Statesville, North Carolina, on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with the Rev. Paul Cecil and the Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. Patty will be laid to rest, next to her husband, at Friendship Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Matthew McLain, Marvin Pearce, Barry Compton, Keith Compton, John Whalen, and Jeff Redmond.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, North Carolina 28625, http://www.hoic.org, or to Friendship Methodist Church, 907 Friendship Road, Statesville, North Carolina 28625.
Condolences and messages of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home of Statesville is honored to be entrusted with the care of Patty and her family.
