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1942
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2025
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Patsy Smith Obituary
She loved watching and caring for her grandchildren, was an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening, canning and watching birds. She was a regular blood donor for the American Red Cross, loved her pets, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. "Willie" Smith; a grandson, Michael Jay Bradley Smith; her parents, Dr. Tyre Guy and Irene Forsee; two sisters, Peggy Dones and Jeannie Diaz; and three brothers, Terry Forsee, David Forsee and Johnny Forsee.
She is survived by her five daughters, Helen (Mike) Filiatreau of Cox's Creek, Rebekah "Becky" (Jordan Moore) Smith of Mooresville, Rachel (Ken) Briney of Bloomfield, Challon (James Newton) Smith of Bardstown, and Suzanne (Michael) Spalding of Cox's Creek; a son, Jay (Angela) Smith of Bardstown; 12 grandchildren, Brooke Smith (Caleb) Burns, Robert Smith, Matthew (Cheyenne) Smith, Grace (Kevin Kagel) Filiatreau, Meg (James Rucker) Filiatreau, Patricia Briney, Paul Briney, Mary Ella Smith, Willie Smith, Savannah Spalding, Katie Ann Spalding and Maddisyn Moore; three great-grandchildren, Desmin Smith, Lydia Smith and Emma Smith; a brother, Michael Forsee; a sister, Kathy Jordan; and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. The Rev. Jacob Zulu will officiate.
Visitation will be noon to p.m. Sunday, May 4, and 9 to 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 5, at Barlow Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held Sunday afternoon.
Memorial contributions may go to WHAS Crusade for Children or Tranquility Recovery.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cheryl Baker
May 11, 2025
She was a wonderful teacher. I enjoyed her classes at the vocation school I remember the fun and laughter we all shared. I so sorry for the families loss. She was one of a kind.
Barbara
May 7, 2025
Patsy was an excellent teacher. She taught me in vocational nursing program back in 1979-1981
So very sorry for your loss
Dawn Lee, CEO - WHAS Crusade for Children
May 1, 2025
On behalf of the WHAS Crusade for Children, we are sorry for your loss. It is people like Patsy who have made it possible for the Crusade to help children with special needs for over 70 years. Thank you for honoring her memory by remembering the WHAS Crusade for Children. Her legacy will be seen for years to come through the lives of children who are helped. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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