Ms. Inez Davis Patterson transitioned peacefully from this earthly life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Inez was born in Cherryville, North Carolina on September 30, 1947 to the late Hardin and Lena Littlejohn Davis; one of seven children.
She attended Reid and John Chavis High Schools, ultimately graduating from Washington High School, Waco North Carolina.
Inez worked for many years as an experienced Knitter in the Textile Industry. Upon retirement, she worked as a Foster Grandparent at Washington Elementary School.
She was an active member of Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, serving on the following boards: Trustees, Ushers, Young Adult/Senior Choirs, Missionary Department, Lay Council and assisting with the Youth Sunday School class.
As a Past Worthy Matron of Queen Esther Chapter#1 for eighteen years, she was a dedicated and committed member in all (5) Female Departments.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Sammy Lee Davis.
Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Annette Patterson of Concord, NC, Cassandra Patterson of Cary, NC and Kimberly Patterson of Kings Mountain, NC; two sisters, Dorothy Crank of Shelby, NC and Essie Crawford of Charlotte, NC; three brothers, Robert Davis (Clara) of Kings Mountain, NC, Hardin Davis, Jr. (Nellie) of Shelby, NC and Harvey Davis (Patricia) also of Kings Mountain; three grandchildren, Kayshaiyia Russell, Jace Currence and Azande Vakala; one great-grandchild, Leonna Russell; one aunt, Olivia Harper of Kannapolis, NC; special friend, Ricky Grier of Grover, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Ms. Patterson will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM at Walls Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Oak Grove A.M.E. Zion Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon to 12:30 PM on Saturday and additional times at 1217 White Ave. in Shelby. Ms. Patterson can be viewed at the church starting at 10:00 AM Saturday morning.
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