Ms. Patricia Ann Whittington

May 10, 1956 - November 27, 2020

Patricia Ann (Freeman) Whittington was born to the late William E. and Lear McKoy Freeman, on May 10th, 1956; in Fayetteville, NC. Patricia, or Pat as she was affectionately called, grew up in the Grays Creek area with her twenty-two brothers and sisters on their family’s farmland. She was educated in the Cumberland County School System. Patricia was a woman of discipline and order. She maintained an immaculate home and kept her children in accordance with the highest of standards. She was a lifetime active member of Willis Creek A.M.E. Zion Church, in Grays Creek. She raised her children in church and instilled Christian values in them. Her faith was strong and she knew God’s word well. In fact, her daily conversations were grounded in scripture. Her love for God was exemplified in her love for others, especially children. This love for children led Patricia to become a day care teacher and to raise several of her grandchildren. She accepted people as they were and could always be counted on to offer a listening ear and a good meal. Her unconditional love and nurturing nature were her greatest gifts. Patricia leaves her legacy of love to her children Joseph R. Whittington(Trina) of Louisburg, NC; Alfonzo D. Whittington, Jr( Cara) of Fayetteville, NC; Gerald L. Whittington (Trellishia) of Dublin, VA and Sheryl L. Whittington (Bobby Monroe) of Orangeburg, SC; her grandchildren Andre Freeman, Kiara Whittington, Fransheska Whittington, DeAndre Williams, Melyce Williams, Eboni Rogers, Andrew Rogers, Porsha Griffin, Destiny Whittington, Malik Griffin, Imani Whittington, Nicholas Whittington, David Whittington, Amina Serenity Whittington, Mariah Whittington; great grandchildren Adriana Skeete, Adrian Skeete, Xiomara Johnson, Natalie Freeman and Adrien Freeman; eleven brothers and sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Patricia was preceded in death by her oldest son, Andre Freeman; her father; William E. Freeman; her mother, Lear McKoy Freeman and eleven brothers and sisters.