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Patricia Bespolka Obituary
PATRICIA A. BESPOLKA
LUMBERTON — Bespolka, Patricia A. of Lumberton, North Carolina, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in her home. She was born in Cambridge, MA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Elliott G. Bespolka, Sr. and Olga Netishen Bespolka, and by her younger sister, Carol Ann Bespolka. Patricia is survived by her brother Elliott G. Bespolka, Jr. and his wife Linda of MD, their son Andrew and his wife Dana, and their child Corinne. She is also survived by her sister, Diane B. Ahlberg and her husband W. Eric Ahlberg, III of Washington, NC. Patricia leaves a nephew, W. Eric Ahlberg, IV of Chesterfield, VA and a niece, Cortney A. Napior and her husband Michael, and their daughters Emerson and Sophie, all of Chesterfield, VA. She also leaves many cousins and a community of friends. Patricia was a graduate of UNC-P in 1973 and taught for over 35 years. She was an active member of The First Presbyterian Church of Lumberton, a Belk employee, and member of the Junior League. A funeral service will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with family from 9 AM through noon. Patricia will be laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford, Massachusetts.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Bespolka
Pinky Phillips
August 12, 2023
I went to high school with Pat,when she started working for Belk in Lumberton is when I had conversations with her Pat was a great salesperson and I know she made customers feel like a friend with her kindness, always polite and that beautiful smile made "my day" .Prayer's for family.
Elma Patterson
August 4, 2023
I met Pat back in 1985 when Biggs Park Mall opened. We worked at Belk together , I left in 1999 and she was still there working to help the customers with their household needs. She was a great person to talk to and to work with. May God keep the family in His Care. Sending Condolences and Love to the family.
Elma Patterson
Former Commissioner
Town of Red Springs,NC
Joshua McLean
August 4, 2023
Ms. Bespolka was my 6th grade teacher at Littlefield. I am truly sadden by her passing. She was a wonderful teacher and has made a life long impact on my life. I have so many memories from that year.
Joyce Lowery
July 30, 2023
She was our daughter´s teacher. She was a wonderful teacher. She cared about her students.
Terrell Blue
July 30, 2023
Rest in peace my fellow teacher I remember Ms Bespolka reading a story about a mouse that lived in a mall at Christmas that was my fondest memory of her she was my 6th grade teacher
Dolores Augustine(Spruill)
July 29, 2023
A very dear and special friend
Dolores Augustine(Spruill)
July 29, 2023
So very sad to read this news about Pat. I was also a school teacher and Pat and wander Elkins were such wonderful friends and I had worked with wandra and that's how I got to know Pat. She was a delightful beautiful sweet friend. I'm sending thoughts and prayers for her family and many many friends. Dolores Augustine
Doc Grantham
July 29, 2023
Remember Pat fondly as she was a classmate of my sister, Rie, and very good friend of our family. Prayers for her family.
Larece and Audrey Hunt
July 29, 2023
We are so sadden to hear of this unexpected news. Ms Pat was such a fine person and a nice lady who always took the time and care to assist us when we would shop at Belks . Ms Pat, we will miss you and your smile... rest in peace our friend! Larece and Audrey Hunt ( Fairmont, NC )
Mary Crofton
July 28, 2023
She was a wonderful person and teacher. She always had a smile on her face. RIP Pat
Jennifer Cain Davis
July 28, 2023
She was a wonderful teacher and person. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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