Patricia "Pat" Garbacz Berrong of Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her residence.
She was a native of Cook County, Illinois; daughter of the late Marion and Pauline Popera Garbacz. Pat worked for Clifton Precision and Moog Components. She volunteered at the Reach Thrift Store in Hayesville and also S.A.F.E. in Young Harris, GA. Pat loved making quilts and growing flowers. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Don Berrong; four brothers, Art Garbacz, Eddie Garbacz, Joe Garbacz and John Garbacz; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 4 PM, Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Music will be provided by Aud & Becky Brown and Susie Graham. Burial will be in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Hayesville. Pallbearers will be Rob Berrong, Gary Smith, Jason Berrong, Ronnie Berrong, Russell Berrong and Jimmy Berrong. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Cross, Christopher Berrong and Dottie Barton.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM, Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Reach Thrift Store. 1252 Hwy 64 W, Hayesville, NC 28904 or to the S.A.F.E., 4134 Bonnie Hill Drive, Young Harris, GA 30582.