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Patsy Ruth Burris

1940 - 2016

Patsy Ruth Burris obituary, 1940-2016, Charlotte, NC

BORN

1940

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

1111 East Boulevard

Charlotte, North Carolina

Patsy Burris Obituary

Patsy Ruth Burris, of Charlotte, NC died on November 14, 2016. Patsy was born in Concord North Carolina. She attended Cabarrus County Schools and graduated from Hartsell High School in 1959. She loved skating, dancing and playing in the band, loving all kinds of music. Patsy was a trained dance skater and taught at Fryes Skating Rink.

Patsy is survived by her former band teacher and life-time friend Ruby Naomi Smith of Charlotte, NC; her adopted sisters, Ruth Smith Primm, Joann Smith Hamilton and her niece Melba Smith Evans; Nephews and nieces, Paul and Mark Hamilton; James and Smith Primm, Mark Edwards, Elizabeth Primm and Deborah Primm Crayton. Also surviving are Thelma Burris (sister in law) and nephews Jerry, Randy, Gary, Terry and Larry Burris.

Many friends and family will miss her loving and caring ways. We rejoice that she is now in her eternal home with God forever.

A memorial service for Patsy will be held at 2PM on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the chapel at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 east Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203; the family will receive friends and guests immediately following her memorial service. Interment will be private.

Arrangements are in care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, Charlotte, NC. Please share online condolences at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 2, 2016.

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December 23, 2016

My condolences to you and your family. May the God of comfort be with you all during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2-4)

Thayne Brigman

December 4, 2016

RIP My Friend~ Enjoyed working with Patsy at C&K~ Thoughts and Prayers for her family. May God give You the strength needed at this time~

Karen Vickers

December 3, 2016

Patsy was the sweetest and most caring person I've ever known. It was a pleasure working with her at C&K. Prayers for the loved ones she left behind.

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203

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