Faith "Faye" Austin

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Faith Clymina Patrick Austin

A branch of our family tree has broken. Faith "Faye" Austin, 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with her heavenly Father after complications following knee replacement surgery on December 08, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Faith, affectionately known to everyone as "Faye", was the daughter of the late George and Clymina "Mini" Westcott Patrick and was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters and 3 grandchildren, Brian McWhorter, Abagail Soyak, and Matthew Eckardt. She grew up in North Brunswick. NJ, and graduated from New Brunswick High School where she displayed her musical talents by singing in the All-State Choir. Faye was a member of Georges Road Baptist Church where she shared her beautiful singing voice in the choir and playing in their bell choir. Faye loved all types of crafting and owned and operated her own craft store for many years and enjoyed participating in many craft bazaars throughout the years. After her retirement from Church and Dwight Pharmaceuticals, she relocated to Kings Mountain. Faye was an active member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church where she participated in many church activities. Faye also enjoyed singing with the Patrick Senior Center Chorus. She was an avid bird watcher and loved feeding the bird around her home. Faye was a wonderful mother and a loving grandmother to 3 generations of grandchildren who will cherish the memories she leaves behind. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her church family and the many friends Faye leaves behind.

SURVIVORS: Children: Joyce McWhorter (Nelson), Kings Mountain, NC, Cynthia Heitzenroder, Shelby, NC, Barbara Prindle (Charles) Millsboro, DE, and Stewart Austin (Susie) Cocoa, FL

Grandchildren: William Heitzenroder and Victoria Robinson, Springville, PA, and Keri Rafaniello, Anderson, SC

7 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild

FUNERAL SERVICE: No services are planned at this time

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA