Patricia A. Smiley

1942 - 2016

Patricia A. Smiley obituary, 1942-2016

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory - Staunton

18 West Frederick Street

Staunton, Virginia

Patricia Smiley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 21, 2016.

Patricia Ann (Brown) Smiley, 73, of Staunton passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at her home with her family.

Born June 7, 1942 in Roanoke, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Carlyle and Daisy Reed (Creasy) Brown.

Patricia attended Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene, Waynesboro. She worked as a bank teller for Bank of America in Staunton for many years until her retirement.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Brown.

Survivors include her two loving daughters, Jeanne McKenna and husband, James of North Potomac, MD and Dawn Smiley of Staunton; grandchildren, Katie and Colleen McKenna and her grandcat, Chyna.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene, 2959 Hermitage Road, Waynesboro, with Pastor Jim Corbin officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016 at the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 18 W. Frederick St., Staunton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Regional SPCA, P.O. Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24402.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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March 28, 2016

Mary Ann Byrd

Jeanne, Renae and family,
So sorry to hear of your dear mother's passing. Pat and I worked together at the bank for many years and she was a great friend. God grant you peace and comfort during this sorrowful time.

March 25, 2016

Colleen Dennison

Mrs. Smiley was a awesome lady. Her spirit lifted me every time I saw her. Her kindness will forever be with me. I still have the smiley face scrubby she gave to me at Christmas and I think of her every time I use it. God bless your family with great memories of her.

March 24, 2016

Ronnie LaFollette

I loved Pat so very much , it was a joy to be her handyman for many years around her home , always in great spirits and a big smile for me when I came over to do some work

March 23, 2016

KEN MCALLISTER

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS EXTEND TO JEANNE AND FAMILY. FIRST MET PAT WHEN I TAUGHT JEANNE AT NORTHSIDE MANY YEARS AGO. I ALSO SAW HER AT BANK OVER THE YEARS. I ENJOYED KNOWING HER AND SHE WAS ALWAYS NICE TO ME. SINCERELY KEN MCALLISTER

March 22, 2016

Katie chittum

I'm so sorry about Pat.I wish I could have done more for her. May she rest in peace.

March 22, 2016

Becky Upton

I worked with Pat at the bank a long time ago...I remember when she first came to Staunton and you girls were little. She was a very special person. So sorry for your loss.

March 22, 2016

I will always remember her smile, her laugh, and her kindness. I will miss her. Lisa Disbrow

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Mar

25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory - Staunton

18 West Frederick Street, Staunton, VA 24401

Mar

26

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene

2959 Hermitage Road, Waynesboro, VA

Funeral services provided by:

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory - Staunton

18 West Frederick Street, Staunton, VA 24401

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