Patricia Ann Quinn Tyndall

Patricia Ann Quinn Tyndall went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2024, at her beloved home with her family by her side.

She was born December 9, 1937, weighing around three pounds to Zennie James Quinn and Nellie Brock Quinn in Kinston, North Carolina. Pat grew up on a family farm, which was near and dear to her heart, her entire life. She graduated from BF Grady HS and East Carolina College (now ECU) in 1959. After a very brief engagement she married, the love of her life, Paul Tyndall, a high school classmate. They moved to Asheville to begin their married life. Pat stayed at home to raise her daughters then returned to the workforce in 1973, where she taught second grade at Sand Hill Elementary School until her retirement in 1994. During her retirement Pat and Paul, enjoyed traveling and grand-parenting. Pat and Paul were devoted caregivers to Pat’s mother in their home from 2000 until her passing in 2008.

Pat was a very active member of Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church for over 60 years serving in a variety of roles and she greatly treasured her time of service and fellowship. She maintained memberships in professional organizations, and especially enjoyed her time with her Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority sisters and retired teacher friends.

Pat is survived by her husband, Paul, of 63 wonderful years; daughters, Paula Easley, Asheville and Pamela Baker (Richard) Concord, NC; five grandchildren, Robert Easley, Jr., of Denver, CO, William Easley, of Felton, PA, Patrick Baker (Annie), of Concord, NC, Rebecca Baker Blankenship (Rob), of Burlington, NC, and Cayla Easley Cummings (Matthew) of Hummelstown, PA; and the newest joys of her life, great-granddaughters, Addison Cummings, and Audrey Baker and great-grandson, Levi Cummings. Pat was excited to learn that great-grand baby Blankenship would arrive in August. Pat is also survived by her only brother, Zennie Quinn of Charleston, South Carolina, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Pat’s family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. The funeral service will follow immediately at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to CEF of North Carolina, Inc, Greater Asheville Area Chapter, PO Box 910, Asheville, NC 28802.

The family greatly appreciates CarePartners Hospice of Asheville, who walked beside us on this difficult journey and Comfort Keepers for enabling Pat to remain happily in her home until the Lord called her to her eternal heavenly home.