HICKORY---Patricia S. Ross, 60, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House after a brief illness. Patricia was born February 11, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio to Howard Smith and the late Velma Phillips Smith. She was employed by HSM of Hickory as a machine operator. She is survived by her Father Howard Smith; Sister Phyllis Smith, and niece Paige Mauser all of Hickory. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 9:45am to 10:45am at Hickory Funeral Home. The service will be held Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11:00am at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Charlotte. Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home