Patricia Flippin Smithwick, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2022. She was born September 22nd, 1929 in Jackson, Mississippi. She was married to her longtime sweetheart and love, Presley S. Smithwick. Pat was also a graduate of the university of Tennessee
Pat was a dedicated mother, wife, and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Grandma. She had a sweet personality and always took care of everyone around her. She was also a well respected member of the Lubbock Women’s Club, as well as Delta Theta Chi Sorority.
Patricia is survived by her 3 children; son, Lee Smithwick and wife Brenda of Lubbock; daughters Leslie Smithwick of Lubbock, Barbara Gilmer and husband Hank of Auburn, Alabama; grandchildren, Tricia
McCalla, John Smithwick and Lauren Smithwick; and a brother Thomas Flippin.
She is preceded in death by her husband Presley Smithwick III, parents, William Randall and Louise (Wise) Flippin; sister Barbara Flippin Graves; and brother Bill Flippin. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
Please join us celebrating her life on Thursday January 5th, 2023, 11:00 a.m. — 12 Noon at St Christopher's Episcopal Church, 2807 42nd St, Lubbock, TX
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the Smithwick family.
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