Patricia Midgett Davenport
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      Patricia Midgett Davenport

      August 30, 2026

      Patricia M. Davenport of Creswell NC, better known as Pat, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. She was proceeded in death by her husband Jimmy Davenport and daughter Melanie Davenport. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Barco of Manteo NC; sister, Peggy Webb of Myrtle Beach SC; son, Colin Davenport of Charlottesville VA; grandson, Atlas Davenportl; and his mother, Lindsay Barvir, also of Charlottesville VA.

      Pat was born in Creswell NC on March 10, 1937, and by all accounts was an amazing athlete in her youth and loved to play basketball and town softball. It was said she loved to dance and based on her record collection was a huge fan of Herb Alpert, Neil Diamond, DoWop and Bette Midler. She spoke of family gatherings, oyster roasts, and winter holidays with her family as her favorite memories.  

      She devoted her time to raising children, hers and any others who came to the house. She volunteered at Creswell Elementary school and found joy and purpose running teen church with Judy when no one else would.  

      After the passing of her husband in 2006, she fought through to find joy in her next chapter. Game nights with the Furloughs, lunches with Mabel and friends, and visits from her kids were her favorite things. Game show network, Wheel of Fortune, Puzzles, and thousands of books filled spare time. 

      Since 2022 she seemed to find the most joy in spending time with her grandson Atlas. Playing toddler basketball, reading to him, and singing Etta James, Dance with me Henry to make his day.   

      She made an impression on everyone, either for her toughness, stubbornness, kindness, opinions, comedy, love...or her six foot frame (she was so proud of that). Her corner of the universe on Benson Road was heaven and held dear, she never pictured herself anywhere else and for that reason her ashes will be spread there. 

      Surviving family will respect her wishes and no formal funeral services will be held. However, she loved a good gathering so there will be a celebration of life with her favorite board games, food, and music on November 7, 2026. Time and location to be determined. Please share a message of comfort with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

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        Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.

        Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

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        In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.

        Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

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        In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.

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