Patricia Lee Forgione

Clyde –Patricia Lee Forgione, 47, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Patricia resided in Western North Carolina since 2008 and was a longtime member of New Covenant Church in Clyde where she enjoyed ministering to children through teaching bible study class and dance. She loved helping others, especially children and in the past helped special needs children in Jacksonville, FL. In 2008 she opened Flight of Faith dance ministry where she helped many children learn and develop the gift of dance and gymnastics.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Paula Foss of Jacksonville, FL; nieces and nephews: Candida Colon (Elisha Sr.), Michael Ortiz, Jr, Elisha McDonald, Jr., Clanzel McDonald all of Jacksonville, FL, and Virginia Berry of Bellville, OH; boyfriend and companion, Dennis Edwards; longtime close friend, Steven Rolen; her many beloved students, and her beloved pets: Triscuit, Tuxedo, Katalaya, and Josephina.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia’s memory to the Florida Baptist Children's Home.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve Patricia’s family.