Mrs. Patricia Elizabeth Pinning Jessen, 88, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at UNC-BR Morganton, following a period of declining health.
Patricia was born on May 25, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Joseph Carroll Pinning and Louella Bertram Pinning. She was raised in Maryland for most of her childhood before moving to North Carolina. She was a member the Morganton South Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness and was a retired administrator in the Library of Congress. Patricia also enjoyed her door-to-door ministry throughout the years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Verne Jessen.
Surviving is her brother, Richard Pinning of Dothan, AL, four nieces, Connie Gragon of Maryland, Patty Flowers Parker of Alabama, Doretta Callahan of Maine, Narda Hipsher of Tennessee, and three nephews, John Pinning of Maryland, Michael Pinning of Missouri and Thatcher Emory of Georgia.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1663 Jamestown Rd, Morganton.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Jessen family.
Saddened to hear this news regarding Pat. She was a kind, gentle and hospitable lady. Both, Clint and Pat are good friends and will be missed greatly. Always enjoyed visiting with them. Looking forward to seeing them again. May our Heavenly Father grant you comfort and strength in the coming days.
I have never heard one person who has said a negative thought about Pat. Usually it is the same words expressed by many, kind, quiet, well groomed and patient. As Jesus said when speaking of his friend Lazarus, Pat is now sleeping, awaiting her resurrection call. I will miss her presence at the Kingdom Hall sitting in “her spot” or being on zoom when she couldn’t make it out. I always feel a sense of comfort and reassurance when I look around and see my faithful older friends sitting exactly where they usually sit. I will miss her. Until her return, May Jehovah keep her in his memory.
On behalf of Pat’s brother, Richard “Dick” Pinning, it is with great sadness that we say farewell in this life to his dear sister and our aunt. It is also our sincerest gratefulness to have been blessed to know and love her. We offer our deepest gratitude to her precious friends who stood with her through her difficult moments. We share the pain of this loss with you and offer our prayers that sweet memories of her will bring you comfort. May her beautiful legacy of gentleness, kindness, and love be with us all for the rest of our days.