Bertha "Bert" Patterson Smith (1916-2009)
Bertha "Bert" Patterson Smith, 93, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 26, 2009, to be with her beloved husband, Bill Smith, who passed away in 1980.
She was born Aug. 4, 1916, in Medway, Mich., the daughter of the late Colin and Bertha Patterson.
She was a member of Crum Chapel Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, James "Snuffy" Smith; a daughter, Margaret Ryan; a brother; and four sisters.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna (Jim) Huff of Ashland, Ky.; two sons, William "Bill" (Sue) Smith and David (Linda) Smith of Ashland; a niece whom she raised, Leona (Gene) Eberts of Gallipolis, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by Pastor Bill Smith. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.