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Author: wcr1951_1
Surnames: Newton, Allison, Causby, Gragg, Dale, Chapman, McCraw, McCurry
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The McDowell News
Marion, NC
January 18, 2011
Helen Patricia "Patsy" Causby
Helen Patricia "Patsy" Causby, age 63, of Marion, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16,
2011 at The McDowell Hospital. A native of McDowell County, Patsy was born March 3, 1947
and was a daughter of the late Herman and Ruby Allison Newton. Patsy retired from the
McDowell County School System as a maintenance secretary. She was a charter member of New
Horizon Baptist Church; she helped with the AWANA at the church and was very active in the
Prison Ministry. She was an avid shopper and always shopped for others instead of herself.
Her joy in life was to buy for others, especially people in need. She loved her
grandchildren very much and they loved her. She will be remembered by her family as a
beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Saddened by the loss of Patsy are
her husband, Jack "Boo" Causby of the home; two sons, Chris Gragg and Rusty
Gragg and his wife, Kristen, all of Marion; four grandchildren, Jared, Trenton, Kirstyn
and Jaden Gragg; three sisters, Judy Dale and!
husband, Gary, Debra Chapman and husband, Bill and Kim McCraw and husband, Mike, all of
Marion; sister-in-law, Doris McCurry of Marion; a number of nieces, nephews, aunts and
uncles. A funeral service will be held today, Jan. 18, 2011 at 3 p.m. in Westmoreland
Chapel with Rev. Phil Murdock officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3
p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial donation in
Patsy's memory are encouraged to consider New Horizon Baptist Church, Prison Ministry,
5878 Hwy 221 North, Marion, N.C. 28752. An online register is available under OBITUARIES
at
www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com.
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