Patricia L. Smith Obituary (1936 - 2019)

Patricia L. Smith, 83, of Pontiac, IL died Wednesday December 25, 2019 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac, IL. Her funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at St. Mary's Church with Fr. Adam Cesarek officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Pontiac, IL. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:00 am until the hour of services. Memorials in Patricia's name may be made to St. Mary's Church or Alzheimer's Research. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements. Patricia was born on December 24, 1936 in Johnson City, NY a daughter of Herman and Helen (Woods) Vill. She married David Smith on September 1, 1956 in Endicott, NY. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2016. Survivors include: two daughters: LuAnne (Jerry) Rapp of Pontiac, IL and Christine (Patrick) Doughan of Taos, NM; two grandchildren: Randy (Tracey) Smith and Rachael Bigger; five great grandchildren; two sisters: Shirley Wynant and Frances (Orlando) Becker both of Pontiac; two nephews and three nieces. Patricia was preceded in death by one son: Michael Smith, one sister in infancy and one brother in law: Frank Wynant. Patricia was a graduate of Lowell School of Business in Binghamton, NY and was employed in Price Support at USDA Farm Service Agency in Pontiac, IL for over 35 years. Patricia was a member of St. Mary's Church, Pontiac, IL.