Obituary for Patricia A Stallings
Patricia Ann Stallings passed away April 30, 2023, at the age of 80 in Durham, NC after recently moving to be closer to her daughter. Pat was the daughter of the late Luther Stallings, Sr., and Mrs. Stella Virginia Berry Stallings Branch. She was also predeceased by her brother, Luther Alton Stallings, Jr.
Pat loved her many cats over the years, Buddy was her favorite and he passed away a year ago. She had a love for the Lord and was once a member of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, she enjoyed singing in the choir for many years and would pray for a stranger at the drop of a hat. She had a love for books and worked at the Warren County Memorial Library, Warrenton, NC as an assistant for years along aside Mary Louise Limer. At one point Pat worked at the NIT cargo container control at the International Terminal where she logged containers coming into port. Her favorite employment was at Graham Funeral Home where she served for eight years, with a multitude of responsibilities. Pat rarely sat still she could always be seen tidying up the place, she loved to clean. What gave her the most joy was her compassion for comforting grieving families.
She is survived by her daughter, Robin Anne Vanatta and her husband, Mark; sister, Rita “Shotgun” Kiger; grandchildren, Jen Rundle and wife, Pamela Gregory, Lacie Vanatta and Mark Vanatta, Jr. and his wife, Tiffany; three great grandchildren, Lucas Berry, Skyler and Savannah Vanatta.
She will be laid to rest in a graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 12 noon with Pastor Tracy Gregory officiating.
In lieu of flowers please honor Pat’s love and compassionate heart for cats and dogs with a donation to Warren County Animal Ark, 142 Rafters Lane, Warrenton, NC 27589 or call (252) 257-6137 for more information.
Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake will be caring for arrangements. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.
Pat loved her many cats over the years, Buddy was her favorite and he passed away a year ago. She had a love for the Lord and was once a member of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, she enjoyed singing in the choir for many years and would pray for a stranger at the drop of a hat. She had a love for books and worked at the Warren County Memorial Library, Warrenton, NC as an assistant for years along aside Mary Louise Limer. At one point Pat worked at the NIT cargo container control at the International Terminal where she logged containers coming into port. Her favorite employment was at Graham Funeral Home where she served for eight years, with a multitude of responsibilities. Pat rarely sat still she could always be seen tidying up the place, she loved to clean. What gave her the most joy was her compassion for comforting grieving families.
She is survived by her daughter, Robin Anne Vanatta and her husband, Mark; sister, Rita “Shotgun” Kiger; grandchildren, Jen Rundle and wife, Pamela Gregory, Lacie Vanatta and Mark Vanatta, Jr. and his wife, Tiffany; three great grandchildren, Lucas Berry, Skyler and Savannah Vanatta.
She will be laid to rest in a graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 12 noon with Pastor Tracy Gregory officiating.
In lieu of flowers please honor Pat’s love and compassionate heart for cats and dogs with a donation to Warren County Animal Ark, 142 Rafters Lane, Warrenton, NC 27589 or call (252) 257-6137 for more information.
Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake will be caring for arrangements. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.