Patsy Rabb Smith

Gastonia-Patsy Rabb Smith, 76 of 1735 Old West Lane, Gastonia
went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 16, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House.
She was a native of Gaston County, born July 28, 1936 to the late Harold and Alberta Kelly Rabb.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. Patsy was a member of Victory Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and played the piano for over 40 years. She was a retired school teacher from Gaston County School for over 20 years.

Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Jerry Max Smith, Sr;
her sons, Jerry Max Smith, Jr and wife Blair Styers Smith;
Timothy Morrison Smith and wife Michelle Johnson Smith;
Daughter, Jeanne Smith Abernathy and husband Todd Abernathy;
Grandchildren, Kaitlyn Smith, Kirklin Smith, Autumn Abernathy,
Erin Abernathy, step-daughter Autumn Abernathy, Zion Smith and Sylas Smith; and a sister Ellen Rabb Huffstetler.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday,
December 19, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Walker officiating
Interment will follow at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery with the Releasing of the Doves.
Memorials may be made to Cancers Services of Gaston County, 306 S Columbia Street, Gastonia, NC 28054 or The Robin Johnson House at Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144.