Patricia Ann Pavco passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022. Pat was born on April
16, 1935 in El Paso TX, the daughter of Vera Ahearn Cook and Charles E. Cook, Sr.
She married Robert Steven Pavco in February 1961. As newlyweds they lived in El
Paso TX and over the course of their marriage lived on Kwajalein in the Marshall
Islands, Santa Maria CA, Greensboro NC, Cherry Hill NJ, Oak island NC and ending in
Southport NC. She loved living on the coast and stayed in Southport after her husband
Bob passed away.
Pat was a self-taught watercolor artist and showed her work at many local galleries,
including the Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, the Sunset River Marketplace in
Calabash and was a prominent member of the Oak Island Senior Center. She won
numerous awards for her art and had her paintings featured in local publications. Her
favorite subjects to paint were chile peppers, flowers and blue crabs. Her original
paintings and tiles decorate many homes.
Pat was loved by many and had a large group of artist friends that enjoyed various
outings and monthly lunches together. Pat lived for her family and enjoyed getting
together with her children and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She
especially loved going out for Mexican food. She had a great sense of humor and was
always up for adventure. For example, she instigated "MuuMuus and Mimosas" for her
youngest granddaughter's 21st birthday on the family girls' cruise. She also celebrated
her 75th birthday with a bi-plane ride and a big party with Jell-O shots! She was
considering jumping out of a plane for her 85th birthday but thankfully COVID
intervened.
Pat is survived by four daughters, Pamela Pavco (James), Suzanne Johnston (Keith),
Deanna St. John and Jeanette Meidl, and her son John Steven Pavco; four
grandchildren, Zachary Johnston (Gina), Tyler Johnston (Sarah), Ashleigh St John
Adams (Daniel) and Nikala St. John (Matthew); three great grandchildren, Conner,
Emery and Matthew Johnston, and her loyal doggie companion Amigo. Pat was
preceded in death by her husband Robert Steven Pavco, her parents, and her brother
Charles E. Cook, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, please support your local animal shelter.
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Patricia Ann Pavco
April 16, 1935 – August 22, 2022
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I had the best times going to the beach to see my Grandma. We would ride the ferry and feed the seagulls. She was a great cook and we would always have ice cream sundaes for dessert.❤️
I had the best times going to the beach to see my Grandma. We would ride the ferry and feed the seagulls. She was a great cook and we would always have ice cream sundaes for dessert.❤️
Jeanette and Family. I am so sorry for the loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting your loved one a couple of times. Her spirt and kindness will never be forgotten. My familes thoughts and prayers will remain with you and your families. Robert and Amber Scharett
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