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Patricia Smith Obituary
A native of Randolph County, she was the daughter of A. Gee Stallings and Minnie Ester Frazier Stallings, both deceased.
She enjoyed thrift shopping, doing word find puzzles, being with her family and spending time with her cat, Smokey Joe.
Survivors include three daughters, Tina Jordan (Chad), Tanya Pugh (Darin Lewis), and Tamatha Smith; six grandchildren, Hannah Jordan, Kelsey Faulkner (Dylan), Trey Smith, Tevin Smith, Kyrsten Baker (Matt), and Christian Pugh (Tiffaney); 11 great grandchildren; and partner, Ricky Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Terry Smith.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Don Pegg with the family receiving friends from 12:45 until 1:45 p.m. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
13
Visitation
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service
306 Glenwood Ave., Burlington, NC 27215
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2:00 p.m.
Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service
306 Glenwood Ave., Burlington, NC 27215
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