Patricia Willard Lyle

Patricia “Pat” Willard Lyle, 84, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at home, July 26, 2021.
Born in MA, October 1936, she was the daughter of the late S. James Willard and Sarah Willard McCarthy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, John K. Lyle, eldest son Jeffrey, her siblings, Jeanne Hamilton & Robert Wayne Willard.
Pat was well known for her creativity, inventions, wood working & helping everyone with projects. Pat was a proverbial encyclopedia of “how to” knowledge. She tackled everything from wedding cakes, bridesmaid’s gowns, to re-covering car seats. Her home is filled with furniture & cabinetry that she designed & built.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Sharon & David Eddy of CT, Michael Lyle & Cris of GA, Karen Lyle of NC, Kevin Lyle & Jeannie of NC, Kathleen & Sean Goodman of NC and Jennifer & Mark DeSantis of MA, as well as her beloved niece, Katherine Hamilton Wilson. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and sisters-in law, Marilyn Lyle and Millie Willard. Additionally, Pat leaves behind her treasured Golden Retriever, Angel. She was loved dearly and will be missed.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 11:00 am at Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Father Thomas Kessler officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be given to the charity of their choice. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.nicholsonfunerals.com . Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for the Lyle family.