Patricia Ann Smith Clark, 71, of Valdese, passed away at home on Thursday, December 21, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Pat was born on September 6, 1952, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Horace Clifton Smith and Katie Sue Pritchard Johnson.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in passing by her son, Timothy Carpenter; and three granddaughters, Angel, Tiffany, and Ashley.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Wanda Allman and husband Ron; brother, Bobby Johnson and wife Alyce; daughter, Crystal Nogales; grandchildren, T. J. Nogales, Mason Nogales, Carson Nogales, and Benson Nogales; greatgrandchildren, Gracie Bowen and Gage Moses; and nephews, Eddy Davis, Andrew Johnson, and Josh Johnson.

The family will hold a Memorial Service at Brookwood Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM with Rev. Earl Cross officiating.

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory in Valdese is assisting the Clark family.