Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:18 am

Pat Hembree, age 74, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Pat was born September 28, 1951 in Charleston, SC to the late Marion Owens and Mae Bell Owens Kiefer. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School, class of 1969. She worked in the bakery at Winn-Dixie for several years. Later she worked at J.C. Cowan and then for Aeroquip/Eaton Manufacturing. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She was known for being a prayer warrior, encourager, and a special card sender who brightened everyone's day.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Bob Kiefer; in-laws, Pete and Louise Hembree; sisters, Shirley Johnson and Francis Smoak.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of almost 50 years, Ray Hembree; daughters, Tabatha McGinnis (Jeff) of Mooresboro, Dawn Hembree (Chip) and April Hembree (Webb) all of Ellenboro; son, David Kelly Hembree (Tammy) of Morganton; siblings, Peggie Rackley, Charles Owens and Kathy Bennett; grandchildren, Tyler Hensley (Christin) Dustin Morrow (Beth), Cameron Miller, Josie Morrow, Candice Price (Cordell), LuLu Price (Blake); great grandchildren, Eli Morrow, Scarlett Hensley, Ash Morrow, Roman Morrow and Baby Truett, due to be born in August.

The funeral was held March 18 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with Rev. Paul White officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 801 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Bostic, NC 28018.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.