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Patricia McCONNELL Obituary
Born in Coeburn, Va., she had been a longtime Peninsula resident. Patti had been a hairdresser for over 35 years and was a member of the Women of the Moose, Hampton Lodge #1514.
Patti was a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and sister and will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
She is survived by her sons, Samuel North and wife, Lisa, Gary North, Eugene North Jr., and Ricky North; daughter, Terry Shackelford and husband, Daniel; mother, Margaret Rodger; brother, Cham Samuel McConnell; grandchildren, Hunter, Jason, Amanda, Cole, Heather, Jake, and Lindsey North; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Tony Porter
December 27, 2009
Sam and Lisa
On behalf of the Porter family, I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a very important part of Tony’s and Joey’s young lives and she will be missed. We will always remember our times together spent growing up as close friends. Its not often we have the privilege of knowing someone who is the genuine article when it comes to kindness, caring and honesty. Sam...your mother was the genuine article. Rest assured, she is in a better place.
Deepest sympathies,
Tony, Joey, and Kiyomi
Jenelle Gibson Sessom
December 26, 2009
To the P. MCConnell family. I have not seen your mom in maybe 28 years but she had a huge part in my graduating from beauty school. We were beauty schoolmates and she used to give me a ride to and from school. In the days I wanted to play hookie or QUIT, she annoyed :) just kidding, but she encouraged me to hang in there. She was my friend. I am a successful Hairstylist & Image consultant of almost 30 years because she cared we were FRIENDS!
I hope that you all will look to Jesus for comfort & council. He is the only one who is able to cause you to go triumphantly thru anything you face even the death of a loved one.
Keith Lynch
December 25, 2009
Sam I am sorry for your loss you're in my heart and prayers.
December 23, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Patti. There was a time that she and I were the best of friends. I will always think of Patti as my sister whom I loved deeply. Sam and Iky, you and your family are in my prayers. I am unable to attend the service as I am in Colorado with April.
Judi Hoosier
December 23, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Patti was a very dear friend, I will always love her, and remember the good times. I will keep the McConnell and North Families in my prayers.
God bless you all in this time of grief for your much loved Mother,Sister,Grandmother,Aunt.
I sorry I can not attend the service as I'm in Colorado with April.
Dolly Alley
December 23, 2009
I love you so much aunt patti but as everyone else said atleast you arent suffering nomore but my pain is still here patrick,kimberly, michael and my self are going to miss you so much. love you always and forever.
Dolly Alley
Billy Davis
December 23, 2009
I am so sorry to here this Sam, ekie and the North family! I can say she was the back bone of all of us at on time or the other! And a great hair dresser too! This is truly sad to hear guys! My prayer are out to all!
Connie & Jay Murray
December 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers to Patty family. We will miss her very much. She was a great person and friend. Love Connie and Jay Murray
Nicole McConnell
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
George McConnell
December 22, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 22, 2009
Sam & Family,
You were all blessed to have such a wonderful mother, and friend. I hope you will find some comfort knowing that she is at peace and no longer suffering. our prayers are with all of you.
Deepest Sympathy,
Love,
Jimmy and Patsy
Pitsillides
Jo Ann Johnson
December 22, 2009
Patti started out as an employee in my salon,then sha became a friend. She Could Make You laugh until we cried and then there were the times we cried . Sam, Lisa and Hunter I know Patti Pooh will be missed so much. But now she can rest with no pain in a much better place.
December 22, 2009
Patti was my best friend.I feel like I have lost my siser She was my hairdresser.gambing buddy and was always there for me. I will miss her so very much but am glad she is now at peace and not suffering any more. Sam she loved u and your famly very much.I know you and Lisa and especilly Hunter will miss her very much.Rest in peace my sister Love you Betty Porter
Terry North Shackelford
December 22, 2009
Mom, there will be no more suffering or wondering how much longer you'll have to lie in a hospital bed..you are forever free. We will celebrate your life at this time each year when we gather as a family for the holidays. Thank you for loving Gary, me, Gene, and Rick as your own; we love you more than you will ever know, we are forever grateful.
Your Loving Daughter
December 22, 2009
Sam, Im so sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time and will be hard to overcome, but just know that you are in Diane and my thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie & Diane
Robin Kay Diemont
December 22, 2009
Terry,
I remember meeting your mother last year during the holidays and the first thing she said to me was, "I'm Terry's mother." You can tell when a person is proud to make such an announcement and I could tell she was very proud of you and your lovely family. You and your family will be in mine and Tim's thoughts and as always our hearts. Love, Kay
Linda (Hill) Scott
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are for Peace and Comfort for your beloved family. May you rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus.
Ken Gibson & family
December 22, 2009
Patti was a great gal. Warm and funny! You always knew where you stood with Patti; she told it like it was. We will greatly miss Patti's wonderful laugh and sharp wit, but we are joyful in the knowing that she is in a much better place without pain or sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you and watch over you in your time of need.
Amanda North
December 22, 2009
I love you, Mamaw.
Mandy
Theresa Redmon
December 22, 2009
Patti was a wonderful person, She was always a good friend to me. I pray you all will have peace in your heart , knowing your mom was a great human being and we who knew her were truely blessed.
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