Patty Jean Smith

Patty Jean Smith obituary, Buckhannon, WV

Patty Jean Smith

Patty Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Poling-St Clair Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Patty Jean Smith, age 77, of Elkins, WV died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Autumn Lakes Healthcare Center at Crystal Springs in Elkins where she had been a resident for many years. She was born March 4, 1948, a daughter of the late James and Mable Smith. She is survived by many cousins and a half-sister, Vera Lipscomb. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Church Cemetery Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10AM with Pastor Ed Lowther officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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