Patricia Louise Masters Lepore

Patricia Masters Lepore, 95, went to be with our Lord on July 7, 2026. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Pat was born August 24, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alta Andrix Masters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel “Dan” Lepore, Sr., sister Etta Nevling, grandson Bart Jones, and son Daniel J. Lepore, Jr.

She met the love of her life, Dan Lepore, while visiting her sister Etta at the NAAS Chincoteague, VA, Naval Base in late 1949. She married him January 30, 1952, at the Naval Station, Coco Solo, Canal Zone in Panama. They celebrated nearly 71 years of love and marriage until Dan’s death in December of 2022.

Pat was a devout Catholic and a member of the Basilica of St. Lawrence since 1973. She was active in the church as co-president of the Ladies Auxiliary and member of the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. She served as Eucharist Minister both at mass and for the homebound. Her love of God, family, and helping others was always paramount. She marveled at Our Lord’s creations. She loved to be surrounded by animals, flowers, and trees. She always possessed an infectious laugh and a positive spirit.

Pat is survived by three daughters: Susan Parsells (Ross) of NJ, Julie Brown (Fred) of Weaverville, and Kris Littlefield (Wes) of Lenoir. She is survived by a sister, June Owens of Ohio. Also left to cherish her memory are 9 grandchildren: Jennifer Costello, Rebekah Lepore, Amy Garrison, Rachel Marchant, Michael Lepore, Kaitlyn Cantrell, Gina Lepore, Jessica Case and Luke Brown; and 16 great-grandchildren: Jack, Nicky, and Annabelle Costello, Rome Flowers, Bruce and Grayson Monty, Kendal Nourse, Callie and Easton Cantrell, Tula, Harper, and Eloise Marchant, and Beau, Norah, Daphne, and Kimberly Brown. She also leaves behind other cherished family members whom she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #412 c/o The Basilica of St. Lawrence, D.M. 97 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801 or an animal rescue of your choice.

A Funeral Mass for Pat will be held at the Basilica of St. Lawrence at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, with the family greeting friends a half hour before. A private burial will be at the WNC Veterans Cemetery in the coming days.