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Patricia Smith Obituary
Patricia Ann Smith, 64, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2010.
Born August 16, 1946 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late William Leroy and Ruby Virginia (Hoy) Flynn.
She was a graduate of Waynesboro High School and was employed for 19 years as a Substance Abuse Counselor at New Hope Detox for Valley Community Services Board where she helped rehabilitate countless individuals in their fight against alcohol and drugs.
She is survived by her former husband, John Thomas Smith Jr. of Waynesboro; her children, Samuel Wayne Smith and his wife, Antha Dawn Smith, of Staunton, and Candy Dawn Mitchell of Waynesboro; her granddaughter, Jessica Lee Mitchell of Waynesboro; and her two brothers, Donny Franklin Flynn and Stephen "Butterball" Leroy Flynn, both of Waynesboro.
Reynolds and Hamrick Funeral Home and Crematory, Waynesboro, will be handling arrangements.
At her request there will be no memorial service and burial will be private.
Memorials may be directed to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which can be made online at www.stjude.org or by mail at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please reference Account #27022625 when you make a donation.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Linda Cancilla
December 2, 2023
Pat was my sister-in-law. I was around 10-years-old when she and my brother married. She was beautiful. I remember she dressed so fashionably and had beautiful blonde hair. She was very kind and loving. I look at pictures of her and still miss her after all this time.
John Smith
December 5, 2015
Its been 5 years ago you went to heaven.
You are missed by John, Candy, Sam and Jessica.
December 5, 2015
John Smith
August 16, 2012
Happy Birthday Pat
Love, John, Sam Candy and Jessica
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John T Smith
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas Pat
I remember when we met, how we enjoyed riding under the lights strung all across Main Street, shopping and looking at all the Christmas stuff in Newberrys, taking the kids to the Christmas parades and to the Christmas Barn letting them pick out something for the tree.
John, Candy, Sam and Jessica
John T Smith Jr
August 16, 2011
Happy Birthday Pat.
Miss You
John T Smith Jr
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Pat for your first Christmas among the angels. Miss You.
John
Daren & Heather Rose
December 9, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of Pat's family & friends. God Bless.
Janie
December 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss...
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless!
Janie
Michael Smith
December 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Aunt Pat as well as I would have liked but what I did know of her she was a wonderful lady. This is such a hard time of year to loose someone so special. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers throughout the season. We love and miss you
Julie
December 8, 2010
Pat was on my prayer list and I am so sorry that she didn't get well. I know that you all have many special memories of her, and it's my prayer that they will help you in the days ahead.
Linda Smith-Cancilla
December 8, 2010
How sad I am about the passing of Pat. All during my formative and young adult years, Pat was in my life. She was always such a kind and giving person, never did I see her express judgment on any person. I will miss her dearly.
My deepest sympathy to John, Sammy, Candy and Jessica. Be ever thankful that the Lord gave you the privilege of the closest relationships of all to His child. Pass that same love for her on to all the dearest in your lives.
Carolyn Nored LeQuieu
December 8, 2010
You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Pat will be missed by her loving family and many friends.
Blessings,
Josie Schreiber
December 8, 2010
John and family,
My sincere sympathy. May you find comfort that she will be spending Christmas in heaven.
December 8, 2010
May the Lord hold you all close and give you the peace that passes all understanding as you deal with your loss...It's so hard to lose someone you love, hard to let them go...
My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Hugs,
Melva
Sherri Terrell
December 8, 2010
To the family of Pat: The community has lost a wonderful great person in Pat. She was exceptional in her work. New Hope Detox has lost one great person. Pat was there when I needed her. I will miss you Pat. Sherri Terrell-----Toledo, Ohio
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