Patricia “Patsy” King Dechent

March 18, 1946 - February 21, 2016
Patricia “Patsy” King Dechent

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Patricia “Patsy” King Dechent, 69, of Wilmington passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter with her family at her side.

Patsy was born in Durham, NC on March 18, 1946.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Patrick and Irene McGrit King, and infant son, Thurston C. Davis III.

She is survived by her Husband Louis Claude “LC” Dechent Jr, two daughters: Tina Davis Anderson and husband Andy of Goose Creek, SC, and Kelly Davis Schwartzel of Leland, NC; grandchildren Caitlin Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Jonathan Anderson, Abbott Schwartzel, and Campbell Schwartzel.

Patsy retired as a Registered Nurse after 46 years of caring for others. She provided care at Wilmington SurgCare, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Cape Fear Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Patsy was a long time member of St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon as well as the chair of several committees.

She made a lasting difference in every life she touched, and will be missed by everyone that knew her.

A Visitation will be held from 3pm-5pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st St, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910.791.9099.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11am on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, 910.762.9693, with a reception following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, or Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.


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  • February 23, 2016
    Mary Anne Kelly Pridgen says:
    Sorry to hear of my NHHS friends passing,I remember her as a fun and kind soul. I know she will be missed.

  • February 22, 2016
    Dianne (Hodge) Hurst says:
    LC and family... I am so sorry about Patsy. I can still hear her laughing at Whitey's . May God give you the strength and guidance to get through this difficult time. Dianne

  • February 23, 2016
    JIm Knowles says:
    We love and will miss Patsy. She was an asset to our church and community.

  • February 23, 2016
    Janice Russell (Jones) Miller lit a candle:
    Lit since February 23, 2016 at 2:24:46 AM

  • February 23, 2016
    Martha Canady says:
    LC and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Patsy was a strong and beautiful friend. My prayers are with you . May God bless you always.