Patricia "Patty" Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia “Patty” Smith, age 79, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at home. Mrs. Smith was born on July 6, 1942 in Savannah, the daughter of the late Alma Snowden and Colley Baxton Smith. She was a 1960 graduate of Savannah High School, continued her formal education at Georgia College (formerly Women’s College of Georgia), and ultimately earned her masters degree from Armstrong State University. She was an elementary school teacher in the Chatham County school system for many years where she worked with “gifted students”. Patty took piano for 10 years, studying with Mrs. Campbell and Miss Maude Mendel. She accompanied the ensemble at Savannah High School and played for the graduation ceremony. She was the former pianist for Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Smith is survived by her cousins, Dell G. Smith, III (Cynthia) and Terri K. Benson. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31405. Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel is assisting the family with a graveside funeral service at Greenwich Cemetery on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.

Patricia "Patty" Smith

July 6, 1942 - September 8, 2021