Patricia Ann Smith

Patricia Ann Stricklin Smith, 70, of San Antonio, Texas, formally of North Little Rock, Ark., went to be with her heavenly father on July 14, 2016. She was born on May 27, 1946 to Richard Hiram (Dick) and Daisy Lackie Stricklin in Scott, Ark. She attended Scott School and graduated from England High School. She was a member of All Souls Church in Scott, Ark., where she taught Sunday School, sang in the Church Choir, served on the church board, and was the unofficial greeter/hugger. For the last four years, she was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas. She was a hairstylist/friend/counselor to many in North Little Rock, Ark., for over 40 years. Her greatest calling started five years ago with the title of Nana. Patricia's love was given in abundance to her family. She loved family traditions and gatherings. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Smith; her daughter, Johnelle Sparks and her husband, Corey Sparks, and the two greatest joys of her life, her grandsons, Corey Shepard (Shep) Sparks Jr. and John Patrick Sparks; sister, Shelia Vaught, and brother, Ricky Stricklin; brothers-in-law, Larry Vaught, Bobby Henson, and Jimmy Smith; sisters-in-law, Kim Stricklin and Verna Smith Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and two sisters, Barbara Ruple and Betty Henson. Patricia lived her life with excitement, a fierce love and commitment to family and friends, and a strong Christian faith. She had a huge impact on many people and her infectious love will be sorely missed. We will celebrate her life at Trinity United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. and at All Souls Church in Scott, Ark., on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10 a.m. Arrangements under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501)-791-7400. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Souls Church, 4601 Walkers Corner Road, Scott, Ark. 72142. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.