Patricia Gayle Lawless Smith Obituary
The passing of Patricia Gayle Lawless Smith of New Orleans, Louisiana occurred on September 12, 2026. Patricia, born on December 14, 1943, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Stanley J. Lawless Sr. and Rosalie B. Lawless; her spouse Osway Smith; her children, Norman Bruce, Kerry Bruce Sr. and Kenneth Bruce (Jacqueline); her siblings, Rosa B. Jones, Elsie Archangle, Jacqueline Francois, Gwendolyn Harris, Stanley J. Lawless Jr. and Robert Lawless; and her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Clardy and Mary Alice Baker. She was also cherished by her 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Boyd Family Funeral Home (5001 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126). A celebration of life was held on Monday, September 28th 2026.
