Patricia Ann "Pat" Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia Ann “Pat” Smith, age 66, of Creal Springs, IL, passed away at 12:41 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017, at her home in Creal Springs. She was born in DuQuoin, IL, on Tuesday, August 28, 1951, the daughter of Cletis Wayne Craig, Sr. and Lorene Pearl (Conner) Craig. Pat, as she was known by, was united in marriage to Richard Smith on Sunday, May 14, 1967, in Creal Springs, and this union was blessed with 2 daughters, Ellen and Amanda. She was a school bus driver for Marion Unit #2 and retired from the American Red Cross where she was a supervisor from 2002 until July of 2016. Pat was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Creal Springs and was currently attending The Cross Church in Marion. In her spare time she loved traveling, scrap-booking, and spending time with her family and friends. She was always interested in all of her family’s many activities, especially those of her grandchildren. The many memories that have been created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She will be remembered for her attitude of “Always looking for the good in any person or situation” and her personal saying “Always be humble, kind, and thankful”. She is survived by her mother, Lorene Jackson and her husband Harry, whom she considered her father of Creal Springs; two daughters and one son-in-law, Ellen and Carlos Tanner of Creal Springs and Amanda Holthaus of Herrin, IL; six grandchildren, Ciara, Jadin, Macie and Reed Tanner all of Creal Springs and Ella and Landon Holthaus both of Herrin; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Cecil Craig of Marion, Dennis and Kathy Craig and Leonard and Linda Craig all of New Burnside, IL and Donnie and Cathy Craig and Ronnie and Lisa Craig all of Creal Springs, many nieces, nephews, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father and three brothers, Danny Craig, Cletis Craig, Jr. and Harvey Craig. Arrangements for Patricia A. “Pat” Smith were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The visitation was from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16th, at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events in Pat’s life was presented to the family and friends. The funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017, with Pastor Ben Taylor presiding. The eulogy and comments of memory were presented by Pat’s best friend Gwenda Blackwell. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded piano selections. Special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe and “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw. Interment followed in Creal Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carlos Tanner, Jadin Tanner, Richard Smith, Donnie Craig, Leonard Craig, Dennis Craig and Dave Jackson. Following the committal service at the graveside the family and friends gathered at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of Creal Springs for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “St. Jude Children’s Hospital” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Patricia Ann "Pat" Smith

August 28, 1951 - December 11, 2017