Patricia Gale Stussie
December 27, 1959 ~ December 18, 2010
RALEIGH, NC - Patricia Gale Stussie (Pat) (Trish) - Age 59, went to her Lord early in the morning Saturday December 18th, 2010. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on December 27th 1959 to Edward Francis Stussie and Elsie Turner Stussie. She was preceded in death by her Father Edward and Sister Bridget Anne.
Trish enjoyed her various career opportunities in Richmond, Va., Fort Lauderdale, FL, and moved to Raleigh to work with Oak Ranch Ministry. Most recently she enjoyed positions in the NC General Assembly, the State Auditor's office and the Retirement System for the State of NC.
Many will cherish her memory, especially her Mother Elsie Stussie of Raleigh, Sister Barbara Wilson and husband John of Raleigh, her brother Kevin and wife Georgia of Rocky Mount and her many nieces and nephews and their children. Many families at Church of the Apostles have loved her for teaching their 3 and 4 year olds in Sunday School. Trish was a strong woman of faith who loved and spoke boldly for her Lord. She also had a love and passion for her family, friends and her beloved dog Josie.
Her family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Crane and his associates and the entire staff of the Rex Cancer Center and the nurses and care givers on 5th floor West at Rex Hospital. Also many thanks to the care givers at the Wake County Hospice facility in Raleigh.
If you loved Pat, prayed for her, sat with her, sent notes and cards of encouragement, sent flowers, visited her, sent food, ran errands, walked or cared for her beloved dog, watched over her home, called or emailed, or responded to her Caring Bridge site, the family sends many, many thanks and blessings for your love and support.
The family will receive friends Monday night December 20, 2010 between 7:00 and 9:00pm at 2308 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 and at 10:00am Tuesday, December 21, 2010 prior to the Memorial Service celebrating Pat's life. The service will be held at Church of the Apostles 333 Church at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 11:00am. A private graveside service will be held in Rocky Mount, NC.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Neighbor 2 Neighbor, 1200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601; or Camp Oak Hill & Retreat Center, 3824 Barrett Drive, Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27609 or Hospice of Wake County, 200 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Tuesday 12/21, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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I worked with Pat at Oak Ranch in 2001-2003. She was one of the first people Ii met when I moved to NC. She had great faith and was always encouraging to me (and we liked talking college basketball!). She will be missed.
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I worked with Pat under the Merritt Administration at the Office of the State Auditor. Pat was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. I know that God lifted her in His arms and carried her home to end her suffering, so I know that you all are aware that she is in a much better place. I cared for her and lifted her in prayer at every opportunity and was able to tell her so through the CaringBridge messages and I pray that God will continue to lift and bless her family. I know that he will keep you all wrapped in His loving arms and will help you through your time of grief. GOD bless you all. ~Debbie
I was a classmate of Pats’ at Rocky Mount Senior High and will always remember the energy and bright smile that always filled the room when Pat walked in. She will be missed ALL who knew her and especially her Family. I can only guess that God needed one more Christmas Angel to make the season complete. We will keep the Family (Kevin & Georgia especially) in our thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time.