Patricia Noel Cessna, 86, of Whispering Pines, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at St. Joseph of the Pines.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Cessna was born Dec. 10, 1920, in Missouri to the late John and Patricia Milburn. She was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Cessna and Ronald "Ranger" Cessna.

Mrs. Cessna is survived by her daughter, Patricia Cessna of Whispering Pines; and her son, Raymond "Cito" Cessna of New South Wales, Australia.

Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.