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Patricia Mae Smith
Patricia Mae Smith of Riverhead, and formerly of Westhampton Beach, died peacefully on January 1, at Stony Brook Hospital, surrounded by family. She was 72.
She was born on May 14, 1950, in Riverhead, to parents John Smith and Irene (Smith) Tardd, and later raised by her mother and stepfather Malry Tardd Sr. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend, her family said.
She graduated from Westhampton Beach High School in 1969. After high school, she went on to work and eventually retired from Verizon, then to move on and work at Catholic Charities.
Her family said that she had a beautiful spirit and a genuine big heart to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She truly loved and cherished her family, son, grandchildren, and friends unconditionally. She was a proud and dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan.
She was predeceased by her father John Smith; mother Irene Tardd; and brother Lester Smith.
She is survived by her stepfather Malry Tardd Sr. and his wife Eva Tardd; son David Woodson Jr.; siblings; Priscilla (Smith) Bloxon and spouse Lucion III; Malry Tardd Jr. and spouse Dion; and Pamela (Tardd) Bloxon and spouse Charles Sr.; three granddaughters, Alanah, Serenity, and Mia Woodson; several godchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
A wake will be held at Werner & Rothwell Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach on Thursday, January 12, from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service to be held at Werner & Rothwell Funeral Home on Friday, January 13, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Westhampton Cemetery.
Staff Writer on Jan 9, 2023