Patsy Cawthorn Porter, 60, died Saturday, May 12, 2012.

A resident of Chester, S.C., she was a native of Cannon Co. Patsy was a  member of the Chester First Church of the Nazarene and a member of the New Life Sunday School Class. She was a gifted vocalist and often sang special praise music.

Survivors:

Husband: Pastor John R. Porter of Chester, S.C.

Brother: Gary Cawthorn of Woodbury.

Sister: Wanda Cawthorn Brewer of Manchester.    

Her best friend and caregiver: Beverly Love of Chester, S.C. and Lisa Martin of Deep Creek, MS, whom Patsy & John reared in their home as a daughter.                                                                    

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruby Cawthorn.

Funeral services will be held at Gilley Hill United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012.  Minister will be her husband, Pastor John R. Porter.          

Interment will be in Gilley Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday,  May 16, 2012.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the building fund of Chester First Church of the Nazarene, 182 Pinckney St., Chester, SC  29706

For online tributes, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net