Patricia "Jean" Smith

NASHVILLE – Patricia “Jean” Smith, age 84, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Born in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, NC on July 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Durwood Lewis and Mary Lewis (foster parents); Earl Craig and Louise Bailey Biddle (biological parents). She was also preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Kent Proctor (deceased wife Sandra); foster brothers, Billy Lewis (Ali), and Bobby Bryant. Biological half brothers; Frankie Biddle (Margo) and Wayne Biddle (Della). Biological half sisters; Connie Biddle Morris (Charles), Becky Biddle Casper (Ray), Trina Biddle, and Brenda Biddle Jones (Billy). Jean is survived by her daughter, Teri Proctor Meeks; her three grandchildren; Travis Meeks (Jessica), Whitney Carney (Jason), Zackary Proctor; her three great grandchildren; Bobby Meeks, Haley Carney and Brianna Carney; her daughter-in-law, Pam Proctor; her foster sister-in-law Mildred Bryant and her children (nieces/nephews) Joanne Christion, Dianne Dawes, Bobby Bryant, Darlene Paul and Tammy Smith. She is also survived by many other wonderful nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Jean was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and did not hesitate to share the gospel with anyone she met. She was fun-loving, loved to talk and socialize and she loved to dance which she was very good at it. She loved the beach especially Fernandina Beach, FL where her heart was and where she lived for many years prior to returning to NC. She was a true southern girl and loved to eat food cooked the “southern” way, there were no substitutes good enough for it. She was a fanatic about taking supplements of all kinds to try and extend her youth and life. She always said she wanted to live to be 150 years old. She was very independent, strong-willed and determined to do things “her way.” A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3224 Woodlawn Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Bishop Jimmy King officiating. The family will receive guests directly after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to help with her funeral expenses. To Teri Proctor Meeks C/O Tammy Treanor 7230 Simmons Rd, Castalia, NC 27816. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.