Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Patricia Sue Whipple


01/28/1941 - 05/21/2020


Patricia Sue Whipple, age 79 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020.

She was born in Dade County, FL to the late William and Norma Wiley. Patricia was an administrative assistant. She was a prolific quilter, loved animals and volunteered at the Food Bank. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Shepherd of the Mountain Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Whipple.

She is survived by two daughters, Ronda Mingus and Lori Mercer; four grandchildren, Joshua Mingus, Holly Mingus Noe and Jason, Aimee Mingus and Jake Mercer; and two great-grandchildren, Daelin Mingus and Noah Ashe.

Funeral Service will be held at 6 pm, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Pastor Chris West and Pastor Wil Posey will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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