Patricia K. Draper- Smith
September 14, 1939 - April 18, 2008
Obituary
Born to Elliot and Kathryn Draper, September 14, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Patricia accepted Christ at the age of thirteen at Guidestone Baptist Church under the Pastorage of the Late H. P. Harne. Patricia attended public school and graduated from John Hay High School, Cleveland, Ohio.
Patricia met and married Roderick Smith and from this union came four beautiful children: three sons and one daughter.
Patricia was employed at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, until 1980 when she relocated her family to Seattle, Washington, where she continued to work at the VA Hospital until she retired.
Patricia was a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. The joys of her life were her granddaughters, Latoya and Janaia. Patricia loved to travel and was known to close family and friends as ‘Patsy’. Her favorite color was navy blue.
After retirement, she enjoyed exercising three times a week at the local community center. She enjoyed family gatherings and holidays. Patricia leaves behind to cherish their memories of her, three sons and one daughter; Roderick Jr., Donnell, Terrence, and Yvonne; two granddaughters, Latoya and Janaia; three siblings, Elliot, Yvonne and the late Charles Draper, two aunts, Mae Draper and Emma Hibbitt; nephew Wayne Draper; cousin, Rudolph McCullough and numerous relatives and friends.
In Appreciation
The family of Patricia K. Draper-Smith would like to acknowledge with sincere appreciation the many prayers, acts of kindness, flowers, and loving word of consolation during the passing of our beloved one. May God continue to bless each of you in His care.
There are times when we question God’s decision to take the ones we love most, but then have to realize God’s plan for her is done here.
Continue to cherries sweet and happy memories of her. The service was outstanding. I know she had that great big settle smile on her face.
Our prayers…our thoughts…our heart… our tears go out to you.
May you find comfort, bring healing and strength during this time knowing we are here for you.
Kim & Taleia
To the family,
May you find comfort and peace in memories of her love given and received.
God gives us tests to help us grow. Why he does things we dont always know, One day all things will become clear, Just remember his love is truly sincere. It is hard to bear the loss of someone so dear. But please take comfort in the memories you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Antreal, Donnita and Dontreal
my prayers and thoughts are with you all , always remember the good times and the smile on ms pat’s face.
To the Draper/Smith Family,
May God comfort you during this time, and know that Ms. Smith was a part of our family and a blessing to all of us. She will be forever in our memory and in our hearts.
Dear Aunt Pat,
My childhood memories include a beautiful smile and the most memorable and loving laugh. Your family misses dearly! So, until we meet again, I am sending love from Carolyn and my daughter Asia. God bless, to family and friends.
Dear Smith Clan,
Pat signed her holiday cards with “The Smith Clan of Seattle.†When you were the Smith Clan of Cleveland, we enjoyed ribs and greens in the backyard of Grandpa and Grandma Smith. Pat welcomed me into the family–such a loving and giving person! Since we moved east and you moved west, I’ve enjoyed phone conversations with Pat.
Wish I could be with you now and share the goodbyes. The goodbyes always come too soon!
Here are some words of the writer named Lourdes Alvarez: “I often think that people we have loved, and who have loved us, not only make us more human, but they become part of us and we carry them around all the time whether we see them or not, and in some way we are a sum total of those who have loved us and those we have given ourselves to.”
In loving memory of my sister and best friend Patsy. Patsy I love you and I will always remember fondly all the good times we had together. I will always remember how you made me laugh and how you
always laughed at my bad jokes. I know your arms are around me protecting me as always. I feel comfort that you are with me now and forever. Your everloving sister, Vonnie
To The Family; It’s Amazing Grace, I met Patsey through Yvonne my sister friend. They are a BRANCH on my TREE OF LIFE, that continues to grow. I’ll always remember Pat, being a person about GOD,and concerned about a persons well being. I’m sure Pat would want you all to gain strength and carry on, without doubt or fear. Continue to keep GOD in your life and everything will be alright. GOD BLESS YOU ALL………. Love Barbara Whitt Ridgeway & Family
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Smith family for their loss . Mrs. Smith would be greatly missed for many years to come .
I’M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY VERY KIND .
My loving sister-in-law
Keep the faith
She ran the race
She passed the test
In his own time she let God
do the rest
In all ways you were the perfect sister-in-law!
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. We will always remember Pat, and the many good times we shared. Wayne will especially cherish his childhood memories of the nurturing and love that his aunt demonstrated toward him. We would like to extend our condolences from all the family members in Cleveland. May God bless, keep and strengthen you during this difficult time. Blessings, The Drapers
MOM you were by rock and stone you’ll be dearly miss Latoya looks
for you morning and nights love you
soooo much Mom you’ll be deeply miss
To Ron,Yvonne,Elliot, Terry, Lamont,Donnel,daughterYvonne and Latoya and Janaia, Pat will always be with you in your memories of her. Someone said ” Life is but a minute, only sixty seconds in it, Forced upon you, you can’t refuse it, you didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, but its up to you how you use it, you must suffer if you loose it, give an account if you abuse it, Just a tiny little minute, But an eternity is in it” Stay strong, Keep the Faith For there’s A Bright Sun Shine Some Where;;;; Love Mary Melrose
Hi Mom,
I know that you’re still in touch with my thoughts…, I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! I will continue to live and lead my life in a way I know you would approve & be proud of. As far as I’m concerned, you are as you always have been, forever with me.
Your ever-loving son,
Terrence
p.s.- Happy Mother’s Day MOM!!!
Hi Granny !
Thought of you today . I cant believe it has been four years since you left. I am now a senior in college and wish you were here to see it but nonetheless I know you are with me. I love you and miss you dearly, especially on our birthday ! You will always be missed and loved and never forgotten.
Love you
Janaia
Hi Granny!
I have had you on my mind! Guess what? I am a BSN RN! I know you would be so proud of me. Now we have two nurses in the family which is you and I. I think about you all the time and I miss you so much. I can still hear your voice and how you would greet me. I love you and I know you are looking down on all of us smiling.
Love you
Janaia