Patricia Ann Mathis, age 73, of Forest City

Patricia Ann Mathis, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Patricia was born March 27, 1953 in Gaston County, NC to the late Fred Lineberger and Ruby Stroupe Lineberger. She was a graduate of Dallas High School, class of 1971. Patricia worked many years in the textile industry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lineberger.

Those left to honor her legacy include her husband of 53 years, Ernest Mathis; son, Charlie Mathis (Bobbie) of Union Mills; daughters, Kristi Cooper and Tracie Mathis of Forest City; brother, Scott Lineberger of Dallas; sister, Linda Anderson of Gastonia; grandchildren, Alex Davidson, Tamara Mathis, Brittany Auton, Renee Mathis, Cod Cooper, Summer Smith, Ayla Smith, Jarred Smith and great grandson, Connor Auton.

The family will have a celebration of Patricia's life on a later date.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.