Phyllis Rose Patterson

Mrs. Phyllis Rose Kerley Patterson, 86, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at her home.



Born in Hiddenite, NC on April 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Donald Leeper Kerley and Hazel Wingler Kerley. She was a member of the Western Avenue Baptist Church.



Mrs. Patterson was a graduate of the Hiddenite High School and North Wilkesboro School of Beauty Culture. She was an avid seamstress, golfer, wine connoisseur and dressed with fashion.



She was married to her loving husband DeWhitt Patterson Jr. for 52 years until his death on September 19, 2002. She is survived by a daughter Deborah Leigh Patterson of Banner Elk, NC; a son Patrick DeWhitt Patterson of Homestead, FL; a sister Coleen K. Hendren of Hiddenite NC; and two brothers Buford Kerley of Statesville and Lyndell Kerley of Johnson City, TN.



The family will receive friends at Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville on Wednesday evening August 23, from 6:30 to 8:00pm.



A graveside service will be held Thursday August 24, at 12:00pm at Hiddenite Cemetery, Hiddenite, NC with Dr. Jack Causley officiating.



The family offers its appreciation to the staff of Hospice of Iredell County as well as her personal caregivers for the kind and loving care they gave Phyllis.



Memorials are suggested in her name to Hospice of Iredell County 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or online at https://www.hoic.org/donate_form.asp

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com and Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Phyllis K. Patterson Family.