Patricia Ann (Trish) Smith Wooten, age 77, born October 24, 1947 to Inez and William Smith. She was the beloved spouse of Clyde Wooten, amazing mother to Andrea Gail Wooten Willis (Christopher), and attentive grandmother to Kevin Charles. She passed peacefully at CAMC General on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 after a very brief illness.
Known to most as a dedicated teacher, Mrs. Wooten was loved by everyone who knew her. She valued education and was the first in her family to obtain a college degree from West Virginia State College where she was a Fulbright scholar; she also went on to earn a Masters +45 in Education from West Virginia University. She was a member of the National Geographic Society. She retired from Alum Creek Elementary and continued to substitute for several years.
Her joys in life included reading, spending time with her extended family, and shopping.
Patricia was the oldest of nine children and was devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter (Melanie Beth), parents, her sisters Jacqueline Sue Drake, Cathey Sproles, and Sandy Bird, and her brother Willie Smith. She is survived by her sisters, Sharon Wiggin (Phillip), Carolyn Yeager (Herman), and Robin Garten, and her brother, Eric Smith (Deborah).
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caregivers at CAMC Charleston General: nurses Brittany Friend, Rebecca Ocheltree, and Judy Love as well as Dr. Phillips (ICU) and Dr. Whaley (Neuro).
Arrangements will be handled by Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, WV. Visitation to be held from 6-8pm on Friday, December 6th with the funeral at 1pm Saturday, December 7th with additional visitation an hour prior.