Mrs. Pattie E Smith

January 30, 1939 - February 4, 2021

Pattie Elizabeth Smith was born January 30, 1939 in Northampton County, North Carolina to the late William T. Wilkins and Henretta Palmer Wilkins. She transitioned from this earthly life and entered the Heavenly realm on Thursday February 4, 2021 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem. Pattie received her education in the Northampton County Public School system. She attended several churches in the area and later affiliated with a church in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Raised on a farm, Pattie worked in tobacco, cotton and peanuts to help her father with the support of the family. As a young adult, she moved to New Jersey and worked with a linen supply company for many years before moving to Winston Salem. There, she met and married the love of her life, Willie. Pattie continued her occupation as a linen worker with Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and retired after several years of employment. Pattie had a sweet quiet spirit. She loved all children and was especially fond of little Brianna. She loved to bake and made a mean homemade carrot cake. Pattie also loved watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and old movies. Those left to cherish beautiful memories are her husband Willie of the home; stepchildren Tonja Wilson of Rural Hall and Dennis Smith of Winston Salem; sisters Edna Broadnax of Gaston NC, Nancy Lee (Silas) of Garysburg NC, Cinderella Wilkins of Roanoke Rapids NC, Loretta Moses (Samuel) of Paterson NJ; sisters-in-law Arlean Patterson (Benny), Stella Stover, and Helen Little, all of Winston Salem; a host of caring nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A private Memorial Services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021. There will be no public viewing will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services.