Patricia “Gayle” Moore Douthit, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

She was born on June 18, 1945, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late EM and Pat Phifer Moore. Mrs. Douthit was a loving wife and mother and an avid animal lover.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeff Helms; and brother, Mike Moore.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Douthit; son, Nicky Helms and fiancée Angie McConnell; stepson, Chuck Douthit and wife Rhonda; sister, Jerri Long and husband Junior; step grandsons, Chase and Caleb Douthit; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. with a service following at 7 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Douhtit and Rev. Eddie Graham officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Douthit family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.