Title
Mrs.
Last Name
Smith
First Name
Patsey
Middle Name
Maiden Name
Pooler
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Brewer, ME
Date of Birth
Place of Death
Oklahoma City, OK
Date of Death
2013-11-29
Publication
Eastern Gazette ed. Dec. 13-19, 2013 pg1
Obituary
DEXTER and OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Patsey (Pooler) Smith passed away on November 29, 2013. She was born in Brewer, Maine and was raised in Dexter, Maine. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy Prep School, Fryeburg, Maine. Patsey also attended Webber College, Babson Park, Florida. Patseys accomplishments were many. She began her career working for Montgomery Ward, eventually realizing her talent for marketing and, more importantly, her passion for people. Never afraid of new challenges, Patsey took her talents and began a new career in the Hotel/Restraurant industry becoming Manager/Marketing Director for some of Oklahoma Citys finest dining/ catering. She also worked for various staffing companies as Marketing Manager/Corporate Trainer. During a brief retirement, Patsey, husband Ray, and son Scott moved back to her hometown, Dexter, Maine to care for her Mom. While living there, she was able to reconnect with old friends and made many new ones. Never one to stay idle, Patsey became Director of Adult Education for Dexter Schools, Dexter, Maine. Patseys proudest achievement was serving as a volunteer for Integris Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK. She was voted by her peers as the Auxiliary President and made many new friends who shared her zest for life and compassion for people. Patsey was proceeded in death by her parents, Cyril and Margaret Pooler; and husband Raymond L. Smith. Patsey is survived by daughter Bonnie Smith Montgomery, son in-law Slagle, their daughters Brooklyne, Brittaney and Brianna of Claremore, OK; son Scott A Smith, daughter in-law Wendy, their daughter Dani, son Cooper and daughter Linda of Oklahoma City, OK; ex¬tended family members Karrie and Bobby Burgess, their daughter Brooke and son Blake of Edmond. OK. Patseys family and friends will greatly miss her. She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery, 13313 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK. 73131. (405)755-1111.