Mrs. Patricia Ann Riley Temple, 68, of 1417 Carolina Loop, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
She was born in Durham County, where she graduated from Durham County Schools. She received her bachelor’s degree in music education at Elon University and her master’s degree from UNC-Greensboro, where she also earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in music. She was a professional musician who played the pipe organ and piano, and she also served as minister of music in several area churches.
She taught band at A. L. Stanback Elementary School. She was also principal of Grady A. Brown Elementary School. She was a gardener and loved to travel.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Tommy S. Temple; two sons, David Brian Temple, Hillsborough, and Daniel Thomas Temple, Gibsonville; her brother, Edwin M. Riley, Hillsborough; three grandchildren, Matthew Temple, Jennifer Temple and Mollile Lolling; and pets Bo and Pookie.