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Patricia Jo "Patsy" Paxton
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Patricia Paxton Obituary
Patsy was born September 28, 1938, in Rowan County, NC to the late Ruth Louise Fisher Harrison and the late Burton Kesler Harrison. She was a graduate of Boyden High School and worked for several daycare centers and before that at Rowan Cotton Mill.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Ray Paxton on January 2, 2014; son, David Ray Paxton on June 26, 2023; brother, Sonny Harrison on November 17, 2001; and sister, Nancy Knight on January 28, 2021.
Surviving are her sons, Paul Darren Paxton of Woodleaf, NC and Johnny Neal Paxton of Enochville, NC; sister, Bobbie Troutman of Salisbury, NC; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at First United Church of Christ from 10:00AM-11:00AM. Funeral services will follow at 11:00AM, officiated by Pastor Larry Bolick. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Paxton family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Brenda Morris
December 2, 2025
I remember Patsy as a very happy person. Always laughing and telling jokes. She will be missed.May she rest in peace. Prayers sent up for those left behind. (She was a customer at the pharmacy where I worked.
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Tim Fulwider
December 2, 2025
Many many memories growing up with Dave and his sister in our little neighborhood. Then working with him for several years at Donnelleys. He was a good guy and one I will always remember.
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