Phyllis Patton Mulligan

August 16, 1937 ~ September 17, 2018
Resided in:
Swannanoa, NC
Phyllis Patton Mulligan, 81, of Swannanoa, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at Care Partners Solace.
Born in Buncombe Co. to the late James E. and Ruth Jones Patton, she worked as an accountant for Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, NC.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Col. James Mulligan; children, Terrie Carpenter (Harold) of Lilesville, NC, and Kelly Johnson (Steve) of Terrell, NC; Michael and Lela Mulligan, Sarge and Kathleen Venegas, and Patricia Selenak all of CA; grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth and Abby Leanne; brothers, Elmer Patton of Cary and Roy Patton; and sister, Mary Alice Westcott of Pocomoke City, MD.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel with burial to follow.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Terrie and Family,
We are continuing to pray for all of you. Your mother and Jim have been so fortunate to have each of you with them each step of the way as their health started to decline. I know you will cherish the time you had to help and enjoy being with your mother. Even difficult times become wonderful memories. I know Jim is so thankful to have the support of his family during this most difficult time.
Love,
Michael, Carla and Family
Terrie and Family,
We are continuing to pray for all of you. Your mother and Jim have been so fortunate to have each of you with them each step of the way as their health started to decline. I know you will cherish the time you had to help and enjoy being with your mother. Even difficult times become wonderful memories. I know Jim is so thankful to have the support of his family during this most difficult time.
Love,
Michael, Carla and Family
Kelly, In this time of deep sorrow I hope it is comforting for you to know you have many friends thinking about you and your family. So very sorry for your loss. Judy
Terrie’s Anson County Schools Family
Terrie and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you face the difficult days ahead.With much love…..
Terrie – I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending prayers for peace for you and your family.
Terrie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing she is well again! Love you!
Kelly and Terrie, I am so sorry for your loss. i wish I had the words to help you get through this,very difficult time. It will take time and time will heal the pain you are feeling in your heart now. Aunt Pat and Uncle Gene
Our deepest condolences to your whole family. Kelly is a precious friend to us and we are so sorry for her loss as well as the whole family’s loss. Phyllis was a lovely lady and will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts. Sending prayers of comfort for you and your family during this time.
Terrie, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. You and your my will be in my prayers.
Terrie-
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. We are keeping you & the family in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Love, Patty, Michael, Patrick & Cydney Livingston
So sorry to hear about Phyllis. I am sorry to say I am now to far to come to the funeral but my prayers are with you all. I enjoyed hooking so much with her at Merrie Mountain hookers. She was so pleasant and we always had such a great time together. We will all think about her Saturday during our yearly hooking in Asheville, she used to be in charge of the kitchen. She will me missed by all I am sure and me for sure. I will always remember her rug that got to go in the magazine of Celebration. SHe was so proud of it. CLaudine
Phyllis was a wonderful lady and friend. She was a talented artist and Rug hooker and loved by all of her fellow Rug hookers. . She will be missed by all of her friends of the Merrie Mountain Hookers Guild..
Arlene Crant
Kelly and family, my condolences to all of you. Kelly, you are such a wonderful and caring daughter always being there for your Mom, as you continue to do for Jim. May the memories you have made over the years with your Mom and Grandmother help you all thru the difficult days ahead.
Jim, Terrie, Kelly and family. I’ve been fortunate to know Phyllis and Jim through the local Air Force Association since 1995. Phyllis was always so friendly to me and my wife and I enjoyed visiting with them in their home in Swannanoa. My prayers are with your family and with Jim. God bless Phyllis as she continues her journey.
I had the privilege to have your wife and mother as a friend. I was new to Asheville and the Merrie Mountain Rug hooking group. I sat at her table and we became friends. What a wonderful woman she was. When she couldn’t make the meetings we kept in touch by phone or cards I would send her. I will miss her. My prayers are with the family at this time.
Sandy Culbertson
Kelly, so very sorry for your loss. It has been a long and difficult time for you, but please know you are being uplifted and prayed for by many. I can truthfully say I think I know how you feel. Time will help and Gods love and comfort will get you thru this. You and your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Cherylene