Patricia Sansing

Mrs. Patricia Ann Torpey Sansing, age 72, of Forest City, died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Hospice House. She was born March 7, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late William Torpey and Gertrude Sheridan Torpey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Marvin Edgile McIntyre. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William Douglas Sansing, one son Dennis Michael McIntyre of Forest City and a daughter Judith Ann Sansing Helton of Rutherfordton. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Taylor Ann Helton of Charlotte and Morgan Danielle Helton of Rutherfordton. Being a veteran of the United States Air Force, Patricia was also a former realtor and co-owner of Froggy’s Café. Rarely seen without knitting needles or quilting material, she was a gracious donator of many quilts, baby caps and booties to Hospitals around the country. Pat was also an avid reader and always had a book with her. She was of the Catholic faith and a loyal member of Immaculate Conception Church of Forest City. Arrangements are being handled by Crowe’s Mortuary. A memorial mass will be held at Immaculate Conception in Forest City, on Friday February 12, 2010 at 12:10 PM with the family receiving friends afterwards in the church fellowship hall. She will be dearly missed by her entire family and all her friends. In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting memorials be made to Hospice of Rutherford County or to the Immaculate Conception Church building fund, Forest City, N.C.