Patricia Smith Rorie

Patricia Smith Rorie, 86, of Morganton, NC passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born on June 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Mossie and Eugene Smith Sr.

Patricia was an avid Duke Basketball fan and an Iron Duke. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts. Patricia loved her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren dearly. She volunteered at St. Matthews with the Diaper Ministry for Burke County. She was a former member of Polkville Baptist. Patricia enjoyed serving others.

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Page (Norm); son, Craig D. Rorie (Sharon); grandchildren, Thomas A. Page, Ryan P. Page, Melissa N. Taylor, Matthew B. Rorie, Katherine R. Munas, Tia M. Page, Michael T. Page; step-grandchildren, Rachel Dalessandro, Paul Bracken, Jr., Sarah Tuck, Rebecca Donohue; great-grandchildren, Cadence, Ethan, Lennon, Eberley, Rorie, Isabella, Marleigh, Joseph, Delilah, Harper, Nolan, Elizabeth.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her son, Tommy R. Rorie, Jr.; brother, Eugene M. Smith, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 6pm, Saturday, March 13, 2021, at St. Matthews UMC with the Rev. Elaine Hall officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.