Patricia Loretta Johnston Birch, 64, of Charlotte died November 24, 2013 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Born August 3, 1949 in Perth Amboy, NJ she was a daughter of the late Edward Francis Johnston and Francine Nealis Johnston. Patricia was an Administrative Assistant with DaVita in Charlotte. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cross stitching and loved being with her grandchildren. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: her daughter and son-in-law, Krissy and Steve Lowe of Charlotte; son, Michael Birch of Greenville, SC; and her 3 grandsons: Devin and David Birch, and Alex Lowe. Memorials may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.