Lenoir, NC- Patricia Ann Church Pitman, age 55, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Iaeger, WV on April 6, 1959 to the late William McKinley Church and Kathleen Auville Church. Patty is survived by her boyfriend, Bruce Mahala; daughter, Michelle Hughes; son, Berley Shea; sister, Kathy Presnell; brother, David Church; grandchildren, Damien Ryan, Damon Shea, Matilda Shea, and Sebastian Shea. The funeral service for Patty will be held at Closer Walk Baptist Church on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Junior Hamby officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Berley Shea, Damien Ryan, Jeff Hamby, Greg Elrod, Brian Presnell, and Matt Robbins. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the Pitman Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Pitman Family.