Patsy Hight

Patsy Jane "Pat" Hight 81 of Newton died Friday April 26, 2024 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born September 13th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Willie I. Buff and Ida Buff. After graduating from Newton-Conover High School, Pat entered into the insurance industry. She was an insurance agent and contributed to building two agencies with her husband, Harry. She also worked with Harry at Twin City Insurance Agency.

Pat and her loving husband, Harry, married in 1960 and enjoyed 64 years together. Prior to settling in Catawba County, Pat and Harry lived in Nebraska and New Jersey. Pat and Harry had two sons who adored her, Sean and Devin.

Pat is survived by her husband, Harry and sons, Devin (wife Jennifer) Hight of MN and Sean Hight (friend Stacy Lucky) of Conover; two brothers, Bobby Joe Buff and wife Patsy of Vale and Ralph Buff of Boone and grandchildren whom she loved to spoil, Ethan, Grayson, Logan and Katie.

Pat was proceeded in death by her parents and two sisters; Doris Clopton and Coleen Boggs and three brothers; Ray Buff, Hugh Buff and W.I. Buff, Jr.

A Private Graveside Service will be Wednesday with The Rev. Dr. Rob Helton officiating at St. Paul's Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 or to Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.

Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hight family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.