Patsy A. Smith (Dobbins), 93, of Monticello, passed away at noon on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at Monticello Health Care. She lived in the Monticello community for 48 years, moving from Monon.
 
She was born November 12, 1930 in Francesville, Indiana, the only child of Alden and Edna Dobbins.
 
She married Gilbert D “Gib” Smith on May 14, 1949 at the First Baptist Church of Monon; they were married for 67 years. He preceded her in death in 2016. She married Don Apple on Valentine’s Day, 2020.
 
Patsy graduated from Monon High School and attended night classes at Purdue University. She was a member of the Lafayette chapter of Professional Secretaries International and was named Secretary of the Year in 1973. She was the first woman to serve on the North White High School Board.
 
Patsy worked as a book keeper and in secretarial positions for over 40 years. After retirement, she worked at Indiana Beach for several years.
 
Patsy was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, and then Zion Bethel in Monticello. In her younger years, she taught Sunday School at the First Baptist Church in Monon and sponsored the church youth group there.
 
She loved watching the birds in her backyard and the deer who came across the ravine.
 
She loved visiting with her grandchildren and greatchildren. She made sure her grandchildren had Weebles to play with and lots of bubbles to play with in the back yard. Playing the small organ was a special treat when they visited.
 
Patsy is survived by two daughters, Pam (Bruce) Hanway of Monticello, and Julie (Steve) Adams of Manitou Springs, Colorado, grandchildren Christopher Hughes (partner Liz Eastman), Jessica Hughes, Vanna Hanway (fiance John Snyder), Graham Hanway, Reid (Katie) Hanway and great grandchildren, Thad, Gloria and Hank and her beloved dog, Bella.
 
A private service to honor her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Happy Tails Animal Shelter or ASPCA