Patricia Wallace Lowe

Patricia Wallace Lowe, devoted Christian, wife, and mother joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Sunday, February 2, 2020, after a courageous time of declining health. Throughout her decline, her Faith in God remained strong and steadfast. She often talked about God’s Love, goodness, faithfulness, and her thanks that Jesus Christ is her Lord and Savior. Patricia was born on March 3, 1945 in Danville, Virginia. Patricia graduated from Whitmell High School in 1963 and furthered her education at Averett College, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1973. On June 12, 1965, she married the love of her life, Jim, at Whitmell United Methodist Church and they shared 54 years of marriage that was an inspiration to all. Patricia was a wonderful 6th grade math teacher for 35 years for Pittsylvania County Schools and she loved her students very much. Her passion for her profession of teaching was evident and she truly loved impacting the lives of her students. She also was a faithful member of Shermont Baptist Church where she chaired the flower committee. Patricia was kind compassionate, caring, and always had a radiant energy. She loved serving her Lord by decorating her church with love and flowers for many years. Patricia is survived by her husband James “Jim” Lowe, her daughter, Dr. Stephanie Lowe Ellis, and her husband, Christopher Ellis. She loved her family very much and always loved spending time with them. She is also survived by her brother Cecil Wallace and wife LeAnn Wallace, brother Randall Wallace, and wife Judy Wallace, and her sister-in-laws Clara Wallace, Ann Oughton and husband Sam, Jennifer Orenic and husband Chuck, brother-in-law Steve Lowe; and she loved them very much. She also has many nieces and nephews that she loved and cared about dearly. She was predeceased by her father and mother, James and Nellie Wallace. She was also predeceased by her brother Jimmy Wallace. The family will receive friends and family at the residence, 388 Sunset Drive, Dry Fork, VA. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 6, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Shermont Baptist Church. Funeral service conducted by Pastor Ryan Riley will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Shermont Baptist Church beginning at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Shermont Baptist Church Building Fund and/or to the Children’s Bible Camp Fund. The family would like to thank the many friends and family who have offered support, encouragement, and love. Wrenn Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Lowe family.

Patricia Wallace Lowe

March 3, 1945 - February 2, 2020