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Patricia Ann Conner Stines, 75, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Autumn Care of Marion.
Patricia was born in McDowell County, NC, on July 26, 1950, to the late John Conner and Ethel Arrowood Conner. She was married to the late Howard Stines, who passed away in 1994. Patricia was very artistic and enjoyed adult coloring books. Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Patricia was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Conner; and two sisters, Bobbie Hill and Pauline Revis.
Those left to cherish her memory include her companion of thirty years, Dean Allen; two sons, Eric Stines and Shawn Stines (Lisa); a sister, Frances Reel; four brothers, Clyde Conner, Roger Conner, Bufford Conner, and Johnny Conner; a grandson, Evan Stines; and a granddaughter, Caitlyn Stines.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. Rev. Greg Ewing will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.
2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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