Patsy Witherspoon Harrison

Patsy Witherspoon Harrison, 84, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, at her residence following a period of declining health.

Patsy was born on November 24, 1941, in Caldwell County, to the late Earl and Bernice Witherspoon. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Lenoir.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Melvin Harrison; her son, Terry Harmon of Virginia; her daughters, Robin Pitts (Steve) of Hudson, and Kim Smith (Jimmy Purgeson) of Granite Falls; and one step-daughter, Angie DeBeve of Hudson; her grandchildren whom she was very proud of include, Chris Pitts of Hudson, Kevin Pitts (Jenny) of Hickory, Zack Smith of Lenoir, Abby Smith of Granite Falls, Nikki Harmon of Virginia, Keith Harmon of Virginia, Amber Thibault of Georgia and Monica DeBeve of Lenoir; one brother, Jerry Witherspoon of Granite Falls; one sister, Lynn Austin (Clark); also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and one nephew.

A private family visitation will be held on Saturday evening at Mackie Funeral Service in Granite Falls.

A Graveside Service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday September 6, 2026, at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lenoir, with Pastor Mark Dula officiating.

Pallbearers will be Chris Pitts, Kevin Pitts, Zack Smith, Keith Harmon, Logan Pitts and Tyler Starnes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.

Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is serving the family.