Patricia Smith

Patricia Ellis Smith, born November 29, 1949, in Gadsden, Tennessee, passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 76. Known for her vivacious spirit and heartwarming smiles, Patricia left a positive imprint on everyone she met. She was a proud graduate of Gadsden High School, where she cheered her way into the hearts of many and won the beauty review. Patricia was a devoted wife of 36 years to her loving husband, Rick Smith, who cherished her immeasurably.

Patricia spent her professional life as an accomplished hairdresser, bringing joy and confidence to her clients with her skilled hands. She was a woman of many talents, having served as a licensed EMT and selling insurance for American General Life. Despite her busy career, Patricia found time for her hobbies. She had a unique flair for decorating cakes, creating masterpieces that often fooled the eye into thinking they were real objects.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Rick Smith; her brother-in-law, Randy (Rhonda) Smith; her nephew, Cody (Misty) Smith; her nieces, Amanda Smith and Vicky Gilliam; her great-niece, Tracey (Travis Laechlin) White; great-nephew, Matthew (Rebecca) Mayo, and her great great niece, Freya Mayo. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Richard and Ruby Culberson Ellis; her sister Mary Louise Ellis; her sister, Barbara Froio; and her brothers, Gerald Eugene Ellis and Charles Wayne Ellis.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm at Ronk Funeral Home, located at 106 South Bells Street, Alamo, Tennessee. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the same venue, officiated by Stephen Sutton. Burial will immediately follow the service at Salem Cemetery in Gadsden, TN.

In honor of Patricia, we invite you to share your memories and upload photos to her memorial page. She touched many lives, and it would be a beautiful tribute to see how she lives on in our hearts and memories.