Patricia "Patty" Smith, 71, of Crisfield and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.

Born in Lakewood, NJ on July 5, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Edna Swiecinski Colvin.

Patty was a graduate of Central Regional High School in Bayville, NJ and went on to become a Certified Dental Assistant and a Registered Dental Assistant. While in New Jersey, she worked as an office manager, CDA and RDA at All In The Family Dental in Spring Lake. She was also a teacher at Ocean County Vocational School in the Dental Assistant and Dental Radiology programs.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Westover where and was affiliated with the Julienna's. Patty enjoyed going to the beach and fishing. She loved her beloved dog, Charlie, and enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Francis James "Jim" Smith of Crisfield; children, Amanda Long and husband Timothy of Hatfield, PA and Cassandra Neilson and husband Brian of Crisfield; sister, Lorraine Kohlbrenner of Stuart, FL; grandchildren, Dylan Long, Emma Long, Brian Neilson, Jr. and wife Erin, Zachary Neilson, and Jake Neilson; great-grandchild, Olivia Neilson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Smith on September 28, 2021; her brothers, Lawrence and Peter Colvin; and a grandchild, Ella Long.

Memorial services in New Jersey will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Julienna's, c/o P.O. Box 94, Marion Station, MD 21838.

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.