Patricia Bess Church, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 26, 2018. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, She was the daughter of the late Daniel Wayne Bess and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Bess. She worked for many years as an Information Specialist for the state of North Carolina. Patricia was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served on the Hostess Committee, the Food Committee and the serving team. She loved spending time outside gardening and tending to her rose garden. Patricia was an animal lover who enjoyed taking care of others. She was a loving wife, sister and aunt who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 29 years: Mike Church; Mother: Margie Sellers Bess; Children: Jeffrey Church, Cherryville, NC, David Church, Cherryville, NC

and Tammy Muckler, Navare, Fl; Brother: Steve Bess and wife Betty, Gastonia, NC; A number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC with Dr. Steve Taylor officiating

VISITATION: Tuesday, May1, 2018 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at Bethlehem Baptist Church CAC building

INTERMENT: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1017 Bethlehem Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA