Patricia Lee McCarthy

Patricia Lee McCarthy “Pat”, 78, went home to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Harrisburg, North Carolina.

Pat was born on December 4th, 1946 in Lake Shore, Maryland. She was the 6th out of 7 siblings. After graduating from Ravenswood High School in Ravenswood WV, she attended Marshall University. Pat later went back to school at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida to complete her Bachelor’s degree in advertising. Outside of her work, her hobbies included singing, performing and helping others. While Pat enjoyed many different jobs throughout her life, her most fulfilling titles were Mom, Grandmom (sometimes Maw Maw) and Sister. Her children, Patrick Edward Maloney, Korrie Elda Hetu and Shannon Kathleen Downes were her proudest accomplishments. She raised her three children while remaining active in her church and her community. Everyone who knew Pat never doubted her love for them.

Pat will be remembered most for her unwavering faith in the Lord. After retirement she remained active in her church community and often attended Bible studies and senior luncheons and activities at Multiply Church. She never missed an opportunity to tell others about Jesus. Her story is a testimony to His goodness and faithfulness. Her family has no doubt that when she entered the gates of Heaven she was welcomed with open arms and heard the words “Well done my good and faithful servant”.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Elda McCarthy, brothers Ken, Mike and Tim McCarthy, sister Kathleen, and her adopted sister in Christ, Libby Maynard. Pat is survived by her brothers Burton, Greg (Carol) and Tom (Marlene) McCarthy, her children Patrick, Korrie (Steve) and Shannon (Gabe), as well as grandchildren John Jr (Lauren), Andrew, Zachary, Olivia, Brooke, Sophia, RheyAnna, Patrick and Jaxson, along with many dear friends and family members.

While it is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, we rest in the fact that Pat is walking the streets of gold with her Savior! No more suffering or pain.

Pat’s family will host a Celebration of Life for her on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at Multiply Church in Concord, NC at 4pm located in The Gathering Place (inside the main church building).

Harrisburg Funeral and Cremation is serving the McCarthy family. Online condolences may be made at www.HarrisburgFC.com