PATRICIA ANN BESPOLKA of Lumberton, North Carolina, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 in her home. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was preceded in death by her parents, Elliott G. Bespolka, Sr. and Olga Netishen Bespolka, and by her younger sister, Carol Ann Bespolka.
Patricia is survived by her brother Elliott G. Bespolka, Jr. and his wife Linda of Maryland, their son Andrew and his wife Dana, and their child Corinne. She is also survived by her sister, Diane B. Ahlberg and her husband W. Eric Ahlberg, III of Washington, NC. Patricia leaves a nephew, W. Eric Ahlberg, IV of Chesterfield, Virginia and a niece, Cortney A. Napior and her husband Michael, and their daughters Emerson and Sophie, all of Chesterfield, Virginia. She also leaves many cousins and a community of friends.
Patricia was a graduate of UNC-P in 1973 and taught for over 35 years. She was an active member of The First Presbyterian Church of Lumberton, a Belk employee, and member of the Junior League.
A funeral service will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Tuesday, August 1st at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with family from 9 AM through 11 AM. Patricia will be laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford, Massachusetts.