Patricia Jo Orr Smith Verde Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Patricia Jo Orr Smith Verde of Longmont, Colorado, born in Hendersonville, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Patricia Jo Orr Smith left this world on March 14, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vanoy Dudley Orr and Frances Elizabeth Heffner Orr (Herbert J. Smith Jr.); her sisters, Betty Durden and Elaine Orr; and her grandson Kelsey Skokan.
She is survived by: her siblings, Joy Bruce (John) and Steve Orr (Jane); and her children, Deborah Gray (Harry), Herbert J. Smith III (Maureen), Stephen Smith (Karla), Gillian Skokan (Eric), Michael Verde (Laurie), Ann Marie Verde and Mary Jo Cowell (Dan). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The St. Paul's Schools, PO Box 8100, Brooklandville, MD 21022 or Naples Baptist Church , 799 Rugby Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28791 Att: Women on Mission.
