Patsy Lowery, age 77, of Rutherfordton

Patsy Lowery, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026.

Patsy was born July 31, 1949, in Rutherford County to the late Barney Teseniar and Dolly McKinney Teseniar. She was a graduate of Chase High School and attended Isothermal Community College. She was the co-owner and operator of Chase Corner Mart and owned rental homes. Patsy also worked over 40 years at Cone Mills-Cliffside Plant. Patsy was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Fowler of Spindale and her second husband, Johnny Lowery of Henrietta; sisters, Cora Lee Baynard, Judy Ann Bradley and her brother, Johnny Edward Teseniar.

Those left to honor her legacy include her daughter, Pam Ezell (Scott) and son, James Christopher Fowler all of Rutherfordton; brother, Bruce Teseniar of Henrietta; sister, Barbara Ann Parker of Dobbinsville; grandchildren, Brittany Ezell, Cody Ezell (Emily), Cameron Fowler, Garrett Fowler; four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service was held October 9 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Re. Ethan Gardner officiating.

Memorial donations suggested to Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.