Patricia L. Smith, 91, of Byron/Rochester died 11/6/2023 at Madonna Meadows, Rochester, MN.

Pat was born August 28, 1932, in Mantorville, MN to Winfield and Emma (Carlier) Moulton. She graduated from Byron High School in 1950. On August 19, 1950, she married James R. Smith, and they moved to the family farm in Salem Township where they raised 5 daughters. They recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary. Jim and Pat moved to Madonna Meadows, Rochester, MN, in 2022.

Pat was a homemaker and even a farmer, as she helped Jim farm for 10 years until he retired. She loved to bake and baked the best pies, lefse, cinnamon rolls, and bread. She had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years. She canned enough vegetables and fruits from her gardens to feed the family all winter. She loved flowers and planted them in pots and gardens throughout the farm.

Pat was hospitable to everyone, made time to help with church projects, and managed the household with love and kindness. She was an inspiration to her family and a great woman of faith. Pat and Jim were long-time members of South Zumbro Church in rural Kasson, MN.

She is survived by her husband, Jim, her daughters, Jeanne (Dan) Nadenicek of Athens, GA, Virginia (Mike) Roberts of Waterloo, IA, Cindy (Steve) Plopper of LaCrosse, WI, Marilyn (Bob) Duncan of Knoxville, TN, and Susan (Mike) Hougas of Kasson, MN.; 13 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 am at Byron Funeral Home, Byron, MN with Pastor Pete Wyttenbach officiating. Visitation will be held 9:30-11:00 am before the service.

Memorials are preferred to So. Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson, MN, or Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, Byron, MN.