Lenoir – Patricia Earp Williams, age 75, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton. She was born in Caldwell County on April 10, 1946 to the late Coy and Rose Pennell Earp. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother anda long-time, active member of Union Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry and Billy Earp and her niece, Kim Haigler. Pat is survived by her husband of more than 56 years, Keith Williams; sons, Kevin Williams and wife, Sherry; Kris Williams and wife, Amy; Ted Williams and wife, Leslie; grandchildren, Brooklynn; Garrett and wife, Lauren; Tucker and Tess Williams; and Savannah Travis; brothers, Burl Earp and wife, Nancy; Benny Earp and late wife, Bobbie; and Bedford Earp and wife, Becky; her life-long friend, Ava Crouch; and numerous family members. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Union Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Sam Craven officiating. Interment will follow the service at North Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 prior to the service.