Pattie "Polly" Ann Tinnin was born on March 25th, 1950, to the late James Vance and Mazell Wade in Alamance County, NC. She departed her earthly life to be with the Lord on September 27th, 2023, at her home in Graham, NC.

Pattie was a member of Melfield United Church of Christ where she lead the Food Ministry. She also served as a deaconess, an usher, choir member and parliamentarian. She was a great seamstress and loved to sew. She enjoyed the beach, hanging out with her friends and she loved to eat. She was the best in whatever she tried to do. Pattie loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Robert Tinnin (Atila) of the home; daughter, Sonya Jones (Toby) of Graham, NC; brothers, Richars Wade (Linda) of Burlington, NC, Tony Wade (Carol) of Gibsonville, NC, and Mitchel Wade of Graham, NC; sisters, Mary Watlington (James) of Burlington, NC, Dolly Milliken (Michael) of Burington, NC, and Sheena McBroom (Danny) of Florida; granddaughter, Jariah Mack; grandson, Michael Tinnin; great grandson, Joseph Armijo; and a host of relatives and friends.

Pattie was preceded in death by her parents, father, James Vance; mother, Mazell Wade.