Patricia Lucille Courteau, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born September 16, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Everette White and Thelma House.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John H. White.
She was a member of In Christ Ministries.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 53 years, Robert Courteau; two sons: Evertte Courteau (Eddie), Bobby Courteau and wife Angie; daughter: Jackie Courteau of the home; siblings: James White, Peggy Wood, Susie Boyles, Crystal Coggins and Michael White; three grandchildren: Austin, Elara and Nina.
Patricia was a very giving and loving lady. She gave all and asked for nothing until the end. She fostered over 300 foster kids in emergency care, mainly in New York. She sacrificed much in her life for those she loved.
She was very talented and had a deep passion for gardening and canning.
Pat as we all know her, will always be with us in our hearts and the memories we all share. Enjoy those streets of Gold our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend until we meet again.
A special thank you to Gaston Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice at P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2019 in the Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home, 2205 Williamsburg Drive with Pastor Patsy Jenkins and Pastor Bill Wilson delivering words of comfort and hope to Pat’s family and friends. Active pallbearers are Anthony Boyles, David Fox, Jamie White, John White, Jeff Mauney and Danny Johnson.
Graveside and interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive guests from 12:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Expressions of love and fond memories may be made on Pat’s guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is compassionately serving the family of Pat Courteau.
PALLBEARERS
Anthony Boyles
David Fox
Jamie White
John White
Jeff Mauney
Danny Johnson
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