Patricia "Pattie" Wilt Nelson Obituary (1949 - 2019)

Patricia "Pattie" Wilt Nelson, 69, of Spring Lake, NC, received her complete healing on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Duke Medical Pavilion, Durham, NC, surrounded by beloved family and friends. The Nelson's have been long-standing members of United, The Pentecostal Church of Spring Lake. Pattie will be deeply missed by her church family as well as by a host of friends across the nation. Pattie was born in Pittsburg, PA, on June 7, 1949, to the late Rev. Stanley Brooks Wilt, and Vileta June Wilt. After living in WV and OH, the family moved to NC while she was in high school. After graduation, Pattie went on to Texas Bible College. She married the love of her life, Tony Nelson on March 14, 1970. They have two daughters, Taryn (Tim) Townsend, of Spring Lake; Tanis (Michael) Mullinax, of Norris, SC; and a son, Trent (Ashley) Nelson, of El Paso, TX. Their adopted daughter Tabitha preceded her in death. The Nelson's have eight grandchildren: Nathan (Stephanie) Townsend, Jillane Townsend, Zachary Townsend, Katelyn Nelson, Ty Nelson, Mickale Mullinax, Alysse Mullinax and Jack Nelson, four great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She is also survived by her brother, Stanley (Cynthia) Wilt, two sisters, Deborah (Michael) Coram and Wanda (Jeff) Chavis. Pattie was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She made a point to be an encourager to others even at some of her lowest times. She loved God and her family with all of her heart and loved when everyone was together. Her Memorial Ceremony will be held at United, The Pentecostal Church, on Saturday, March 16, at 4 pm, at 1620 Lillington Hwy Spring Lake, NC. Her family will be receiving friends at the Nelson's home in Spring Lake. Condolences may be made at adcockfuneralandcrematory.com