Patricia "Pat" Dianne (Cole) Phillips

Patricia “Pat” Cole Phillips, age 72, of Liberty, NC (formerly of Sanford, NC), passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro with her family by her side.

She was born in Chatham County on July 7, 1952 to the late George Carlton Cole, Jr. and Margaret Pauline Johnson Cole.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Lee Phillips; son-in-law David Scott Thornton; brother-in-law Larry Phillips and Aunt Lucy Bernice Johnson. 

Pat graduated from Chatham Central High School, Class of 1970 and was an active member of Bethany Baptist Church until her health declined.  She volunteered many years in the church nursery with her good friend Marsha Brown.  Pat worked as a Security Officer at Coty and enjoyed cross-stitch and crocheting. More than anything, Pat loved being the “family photographer” and capturing special family moments and memories.  

She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Thornton of Liberty; son Bryan Phillips and wife Summer of Goldston; grandchildren Joshua Williams and wife Jaileen of Montana, Morgan LeAnne (Thornton) Washington and husband Ethan of Staley, Kelsey Phillips and fiance Jerico of New York, Dalton Thornton and wife Abigail of Sanford, Aspen Phillips of Goldston and great-grandchildren Braydon, Lakelynn, Colter, Jerico Jr. and Hannah Grace.  She is also survived by her fur-baby Barney. The family wants to thank her loving caregivers Patricia Foust and Amy Leggett.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Buffalo Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.

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