Patsy Owens Mcabee

Mrs. Patsy Carolyn Owens McAbee, 72 of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her children, William Dean Cloninger of Rutherfordton, NC, Samuel Michael McAbee and wife Jennifer of Mill Spring, NC, and Jennifer Nichole McAbee of Rutherfordton, NC, three grandchildren, Kyle Ryder Conner and Alyssa Paige McAbee, both of Mill Spring, NC, and Randy Dalton of Rutherfordton, NC, five brothers, Bobby Dean Owens of Forest City, NC, James Owens and wife Paulette of Shelby, NC, Donald Owens and wife Nancy of Iron Station, NC, Rev. Jerry Owens and wife Sue of Cherryville, NC, and Douglas Owens and wife Diane of Newton, NC, two sisters, Dorothy Donahue and husband Billy of Rutherfordton, NC and Vernie Canipe of Shelby, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born December 16, 1944 in Cleveland County, Mrs. McAbee was the daughter of the late Youlon and Willie Hill Owens and was preceded in death by her husbands, David Eugene Cloninger and Ervin Jerry McAbee.
Mrs. McAbee was a member of Grassy Knob Church where previously taught Sunday school. Patsy enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was a loving mother and always brought a smile to anyone who met her. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Wallace Grove Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Lewis Jackson and Rev. Chad Sisk. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.