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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. By the abiding mercy and grace of God for over 9 decades and one 1 year, Mrs. Pattie Whitehurst-Artis transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the MacGregor Downs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Greenville, NC. Pattie was born on September 14, 1932, and reared in Greenville, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from CM Epps High School, Greenville, NC. Pattie worked for many years at Prep Shirt Factory in Greenville, NC. Pattie married James Percy “JP” Artis in 1974 and they spent their lives in Greenville raising their family. Pattie dedicated her life to Christ and joined Mt. Calvary FWB Church, Greenville, NC under the leadership of Pastor WL Jones. She later became a member of Hayes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Pactolus, NC, under the leadership of Pastor Billy Boyd. She had a melodious voice, and her gift of singing was shared as she sang in the church choirs. In her later years, Pattie and her husband affiliated with the Emmanuel Community Baptist Church, Winterville, NC, Pastor Mary Worsley. Pattie warmly welcomed the church for in-home worship often receiving intercessory prayer and communion. With her health declining, she moved to the MacGregor Downs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where her angelic voice was a source of inspiration to residents and staff. Pattie (Tha-Ma) was the daughter of Alexander (the Mighty Mada) and Lizzie Payton Whitehurst, who preceded her in death along with her husband, James Percy JP Artis, her daughter, Chavon Artis-Acklin, her sons, George “Peewee” Joyner and Michael Joyner, two brothers, Sonny and Clarence Whitehurst, and her three sisters, Ruby Whitehurst-Slade, Alvera Whitehurst, and Mary Gay-Whitehurst; and one grandson, Jeremy Daniels. Pattie leaves to cherish her memories: two loving Daughters, Peggy Pressley of Greenville, NC, and San Daniels of Winterville, NC; her Grandchildren: Montia Golette Lewis, Keshmond Daniels (Shamekka), Ronald Daniels, Rayon Artis, Percy Acklin, Todd Daniels, Diedre Daniels, Keith Acklin (Latasha), Jenetta Daniels, Angela Gay, Herschell Miller (Jesse); a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins, and special 4th Street community and MacGregor Downs friends.

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Ms. Pattie Whitehurst-Artis

September 14, 1932 - December 5, 2023