Frances Kathleen "Patsy" Tibbetts

Patsy was born on June 13, 1938, to the late Henry Lee Smith II and Flonnie Mae Cline Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Smith; her nephew, Henry Lee Smith III; and her niece, Teresa Williams.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Jerry Douglas Tibbetts; her sons, Jerry Douglas Tibbetts Jr. (Teresa), Gregory Lee Tibbetts (Janice), and Jeffrey Jerome Tibbetts (Kim); her cherished grandchildren, Michael Tibbetts, Cassi Tibbetts, Adam Tibbetts, Aaron Tibbetts (Tonya Kindel), Tyler Baugh (Brooke), and Erin Ruff (Kevin); and her treasured great-grandchildren, Tungsten Tibbetts, Madelyn Ruff, Myles Ruff, Callan Baugh, Brayden Kindle, and Christian Kindle. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Sarah Diane Smith; neice, Vickie Dial, and her special friend and cousin, Martha Bishop Gills.

A true Bartow County native, Patsy was a proud graduate of Cartersville High School, where her love for the Canes began early and endured throughout her life—her blood forever ran purple. After high school, she worked for several years as an executive assistant at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics before discovering her calling in healthcare.

Patsy dedicated 47 years of service as a Surgical Technician at Cartersville Hospital and Piedmont Hospital. She deeply loved her work family and the physicians she worked beside day after day throughout her nearly half-century career. Her professionalism, skill, and steady presence earned her the respect of colleagues and community alike.

Beyond her career, Patsy devoted herself to her faith and family. She taught Sunday school for many years and was a constant supporter of her sons—never missing a sporting event or anything related to the Canes. Her true passion was her family, and she took great joy in caring for them, always ensuring their needs were met and often exceeded.

Patsy was a devoted Christian, a faithful prayer warrior, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. In her quieter moments, she enjoyed crocheting and creating with her hands, a reflection of the care she poured into every part of her life.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cartersville, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Patsy’s honor to the Boys & Girls Club of Bartow County, P.O. Box 455, Cartersville, Georgia 30120. Please send donations directly to the P.O. Box to ensure they remain local and continue supporting this meaningful and impactful program in our community.