Barbara Ann Flynn Pate, 84, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear and LifeCareCenter.

She was born February 5, 1930 in Pender County, the daughter of the late George Dallas Flynn, Sr. and Lucille Amelia Williams Flynn. Also remembered is her sister, Jane Woodcock and brother, George D. Flynn, Jr., both who preceded Barbara in death.

Barbara Ann is survived by her husband of 65 years, Herbert Hoover Pate; daughter, Marcia Watson (Jack); grandchildren, Brandi Strauss, Charlie Palaremi (Chris) and Gloria Brooks (Todd); ten great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; sister, Hazel Hudgins; brother, John J. "Blue" Flynn (Carolyn); and many nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Caswell Presbyterian Church.

Barbara Ann was a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She found great joy in the simplest of things, but her greatest joy was family. She loved crocheting, knitting, and making craft items. Barbara Ann was a kind, soft spoken and gentle lady. She was blessed with a love for the Lord and a faith that took her through an extended illness. Barbara Ann's family is grateful to God for her life, for your friendship, your kindness and prayers.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Caswell Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the church sanctuary with The Rev. Roy Brewton, The Rev. Jim Seaman and CRE Bob Swart officiating. Casket bearers will be Jerry Woodcock, George Flynn III, Frank Langston, Stanton James, Rob Shaw, and Alton Thronton. Honorary bearers will be men of Harmony Presbyterian Church. Entombment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family would like for you to consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Barium Springs Home for Children, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.



The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Caswell Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the church sanctuary. Entombment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park.