Patricia Ann Edwards Smith

Patricia Ann Edwards Smith, 87, passed on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Ashlan Village due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Patricia was born September 13, 1932 in Greer, SC to Elmer Perry and Wylma Mason Edwards. After graduating from Greer High School in 1950, she attended Furman University where she studied voice under the renowned DuPre Rhame. She finished Furman with a BA in Religion in 1954. During high school, she sang in chorus and civic events and was a class beauty. It was at Greer High that she met the love of her life, Joe Keller Smith. Joe and Patricia were married on October 7, 1954 and spent the next 57 years totally committed to one another, always dedicated to each other's happiness. Pat was a devoted wife, bringing Joe back to health from bouts with coronary disease and loving him through the slow agony of Parkinson's. Patricia shared her beautiful soprano voice with the community as soloist with the First Baptist Church choir, the Gap Creek Singers, and The Wood Mortuary. She was active in numerous music-related organizations, including the Greer Music Club, where she followed her passion of developing local musicians for careers in music. Patricia displayed grace and charm, and sought out those people who shared her style and good taste in music, the arts, clothing and antique furnishings (always at a bargain price). Patricia is survived by one son Oran Smith (Kristin), two daughters Sarina Snow (Jeffrey) and Heather Smith and six grandchildren Stephen Smith, Elizabeth (Liz) Smith, Margaret (Meg) Smith, Courtney Snow, Rebecca Weeks and Abigail (Abby) Weeks. She was predeceased by her parents, sister, brother, and husband. The family expresses appreciation to Sherry Marshall and to the many caregivers at Ashlan Village and Agape Hospice for their loving care of Patricia. A private graveside service for immediate family will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020. A service of Christian worship and remembrance will be held at a later date. Memories may be shared at www.thewoodmortuary.com A presentation of Patricia’s life, featuring her marvelous voice, may be found at https://bit.ly/34LQM1z In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Furman Singers, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville SC 29613. Direct YouTube link for video: https://youtu.be/GcF1sf8DQCU

Patricia Ann Edwards Smith

September 13, 1932 - April 14, 2020