Patricia Annetta Smith
November 30, 1931 ~ May 25, 2024
Patricia A. Smith, 92, died May 25, 2024, peacefully at home. Born Patricia Annetta Hendricks to James and Anna Marie (Dotterer) Hendricks on November 30, 1931. Patricia lived her entire life in Wichita attending Willard Grade School, Roosevelt Intermediate and East High School. She was the third of five children and even though it was in the midst of the Depression, she said she had a wonderful childhood. She graduated from East High School in 1949 and married Dale M. Smith on September 3, 1950. To their union there were four children; Michael Brent, David Craig, Kenton Douglas and Diana Kay.
Pat began working outside of the home after all of her children were in school. She worked in the retail business. She worked in downtown Wichita at Walkers Department Store for many years. She also worked at Heads Shoe Store, Henry’s Department Store and for a short time at JCPenney’s. She and Dale celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2000. After his death, Pat lived on her own until her death.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents, James and Marie Hendricks; brother, James Hendricks; sisters, Virginia “Pete” Reynolds, Sylvia Pickens and Linda Bennett; husband, Dale; sons, Michael and David; great nephew, Michael. She is survived by her son, Ken (Chris) Smith of Clearwater, KS; daughter, Diana (Bryan) Osborn of Wichita; grandchildren, Traci (Rick), Whitney (Danton), Allison, Misty, Melissa, Brian, Austin (Brittany), Erica (Louis), Sara (Sam); great grandchildren, Cameron, Zack, Caden, Noah, Tijuana, Triston, Amir, Dalton, Jordan, Brittany, Savannah, Ameilia, Lium, Alice, Trey, Kinley, Carter, Zoey; great great grandchildren, Gabriel, Sofia, and Gio; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; friends and neighbors.
As the matriarch of our family, she will be greatly missed, loved and will live on in our hearts forever.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Graveside service will be on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:00 am at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67208.
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I grew up next door to the smiths, Pat was a wonderful mother, i remember when she would have some cookies baking and I would try and walk in the kitchen just as soon as they come out. Sometimes i got one if they were not to hot. wonderful memories. I’m sure she will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Pat 💜 So many words come to mind…graceful, wise, charming, beautiful , bright , lovely. Two of her granddaughters , Erica and Sara ,and our oldest daughter were in Girl Scouts together. Every week we needed to come up with an affordable craft for all 23 girls in our troop. With very limited funds , I would go to the local goodwill stores and find a bag with misc craft items. One evening Pat was over our house and I was desperately trying to look at this bag of goodies and figure out what the girls could make with this hodge pudge of craft items. Pat saw me and I explained. In less than 1 minute , she was showing me ALL sorts of ideas. Sooo every week for years she gladly helped figure out what the craft would be for the week. That was 20 plus years ago and I will always be so grateful for her kindness and generosity. She was always pleasant and my heart will forever smile every time I think of sweet Pat. I thank God for sharing her with us for so long. What a jewel & I will miss her delightful presence at our family gatherings and our wonderful conversations.