Ina Patricia "Trish" Torrisi

Ina Patricia "Trish" Torrisi, age 45, a resident of Margate Heath & Rehab Center left her wheelchair behind to dance with the angels in Heaven, on Monday, June 10, 2013. Trish was born on September 23, 1967 in Lincolnton, NC to Ina Mae Scott. Trish professed a hope in Christ and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Newton, NC. Trish worked in the textile industry for many years. She never met a stranger; Trish loved and was loved by many friends and her family.

She shall sleep but not forever,
From the dust she shall arise,
Clad in robes of fadeless beauty,
We will meet her in the skies.
poem by W.R. Brown

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Elder Lundy Finley Jr. Burial will follow in the Welch Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday prior to the service at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

She is survived by her mother, Ina Mae Scott of West Jefferson, one son, Christopher Reep of Newton, NC, two daughters, Stephanie Dawn of Catawba County, NC, Crystal Michelle Pilkenton of Lenoir, brother, Eugene Sexton and wife Angie of Jefferson, nephew, Kaleb Sexton, step niece, Crystal Blevins.

Flowers will be appreciated.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Trish's arrangements.

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