Patricia May Smith
February 14, 1941 - November 18, 2018
Patricia May Smith, 77, of Genoa, formerly of Batavia, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her home with her family at her side. She was born February 14, 1941 in Chicago the daughter of Frank and Laverne (Witte) Szarek. Patricia married James R. Smith on June 12, 1965 in Chicago. They operated the DuPage Photo Store in Wheaton for 40 years. Mrs. Smith loved baking, gardening, and birdwatching. She loved helping people, always giving back and enjoyed volunteering at area nursing homes. Surviving are her two sons, Todd, and Kurt Smith both of Genoa; three grandchildren, Jessica, Autumn “Grace”, and Bentley; a brother, Thomas (Barbara) Szarek. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Jim on April 21, 2002. A Celebrations of life will be held at 2 pm Saturday, December 1 at Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park St., Hampshire. Visitation will be prior to services from 1 to 2 pm. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to St. Jude Hospital at www.stjude.org
Patricia May Smith, 77, of Genoa, formerly of Batavia, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her home with her family at her side. She was born February 14, 1941 in Chicago the daughter of Frank and Laverne (Witte) Szarek. Patricia married... View Obituary & Service Information