Patricia Ann Ristow Smith, 80, of Stuart, VA passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart, VA.

She was born January 18, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Gordon and Janet Chouinard Ristow.

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Kim Freedman and husband Brian of Greensboro, NC; a son, Steven Smith and wife Debra of Jacksonville, Florida; four grandchildren : Lauren Freedman Jones (Eric), Erin Alexis Freedman,Wynn Smith and Hill Smith; and two sisters, Judy Ward ( Jim) of Paris, TN and Barbara ( Jim) of Overland Park Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care 18981 Jeb Stuart Hwy Stuart, VA 27271.

Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Smith family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.