In Memory

Patti Smith (Richardson) - Class Of 1972

Patti Smith (Richardson)

Patti Richardson, 63, of Olney, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at her residence.  Services at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney.

She was born on August 21, 1954 in Olney, IL, the daughter of William J. and Eleanore Anne (Baumert) Smith. 

Patti Ann was a special education teacher in Claremont and Olney. She was born in Olney and spent a good portion of her life in Omaha, NE as well as Mt. Hood, OR. She was a free spirit and not afraid to speak her mind. Patti loved people and could connect with anyone. She made people feel at home and put them ahead of herself. Patti also loved her dogs who never left her side.

Patti is survived by her son, Nathan Richardson and wife Rachel of Washington, IN; daughters, Jennifer Kirby and Molly Kuykendall of Noblesville, IN; sisters, Judy (Smith) Littlejohn and Nancy (Smith) Troxel; brothers, Clarence Smith and Ed Smith; and several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

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