She retired from the post office after 22 years as a rural carrier. She traveled to 36 of the 50 states with her husband and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary #323 in Lehigh Acres. Patricia was a very proud mom and grandma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Theodore Stusse III and Joseph Stusse and her daughter, Mary Kelly.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jack Smith Sr.; her children: Mike Smith and his partner Caryn of Lisle, IL and Jack (Theresa) Smith Jr., of Lehigh Acres; grandchildren: Renee Smith, Mikey Smith, Carey (Freddy) Nieves, Josh Williams, Teddy Williams, Tanner (Aleshia) Smith and Clayton Smith; her brother Henry (Katrina) Brondyke and their children, Autumn and Preston; her bonus daughter, Julie (Eddie) Turner and their children, Robbie (Sam) and Connie (John) Peck, Jonathan Jones and his wife and Ashley Ferguson and her husband.
Visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park on Saturday, August 7th from 11am until the time of the funeral service at 1 pm. Entombment will be in Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will be held at American Legion Post #323 1124 Ashlar Avenue Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 on Sunday, August 8th at 1:00 pm. Contributions made to the family in Patricia’s memory would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are being handled by Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park (239) 334-4880.
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