Patricia M. Smith

Patricia M. Smith passed away peacefully at her home on February 6, 2025, on her 90th birthday, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Kathryn H. and William J. Mellor, her sister Mary C. Pyper, her nephew William S. Chase, and her husband of 66 years, Fred M. Smith. She is survived by sisters-in-law Linda S. Bowles of Dallas, TX and Peggy A. Smith (husband Wayne) of Winter Haven, FL; by nephews Samuel F. Chase, III (wife Kay) of Atlanta GA, John E. Bowles Jr (wife Lynsi). of Dallas, TX, and Thomas J. Bowles (wife Leigh) of Allen, TX; by the children of William S. Chase –Eva Chase, William Chase and Edward Chase (wife Laura), and by great-nieces and great-nephews in North Carolina, Georgia and Texas.

Patricia was born in New Orleans and lived in Metairie for 55 years until moving to the Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, LA in 2017. Patricia’s joy in life was supporting her husband Fred in all of his professional and civic duties, as well as in organizing events and serving the community through her own civic and religious activities. She served two terms as president of her PEO chapter, two terms as president of the Bissonet Homemakers Club, as an officer of Acres of Green Garden Club and as president of the ECW at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. She was an energetic dancer and a key choreographer and decorator for the performances of her square dance group. She was an active member of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church and a volunteer at the New Orleans Home and Rehabilitation Center for over 40 years. She brought joy to all who crossed paths with her. Patricia’s family expresses appreciation to the Christwood community, to the Christ Church Covington community, and to the caregivers who accompanied her during her final days.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Saturday, February 15th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden Room of the Premier building of Christwood Retirement Center; 100 Christwood Blvd.; Covington, LA., with The Rev. Winston Rice officiating, assisted by The Rev. Peggy King Scott. A reception in the Atrium of Christwood Retirement Community will follow the service. A private interment service will take place at Metairie Cemetery.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.