Patricia Kerley Little,

Patricia Kerley Little, age 75, of Taylorsville, passed away at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Born on March 7, 1937, to the late Felix Lonsdale and Beatrice Evelena Moss Kerley in Rowan County. She was employed for 30 years in the offices of Rock Tenn Corporation in Taylorsville and was of the Baptist faith. Patricia loved everything about the beach and its sea shore and was a familiar figure at the Rook table. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, by her former husband Marshall Little. She is survived by two sons - Kenny Little and wife Deana, as well as Tim Little, all of Taylorsville; one daughter - Sonya Little and husband Bob Crowley of Cornelius, NC. She is remembered by two sisters - Celia Campbell of Mooresville and Phyllis McRary of Lenoir; four grandchildren adored by Patricia are Andy and Robbie Little, of Bethlehem, Jason Oliver of Stony Point and Sheena Little of Statesville. She has one great grandchild, Jayden Little of Statesville. There are a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service with funeral services at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Gary Jennings will lead the celebration of her life. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Little River Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.