Helen Mae Patterson Smith, age 80, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. She was born September 25, 1934 in Newport, the daughter of the late Robert Wood and Lina Mae Hembrey Patterson. Helen was a graduate of Newport High School and attended Henderson State University. She worked at OBU in food service and at Arkadelphia Public Schools. Helen was a member of Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed painting, cooking, floral designs and spending time with her grandkids. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Alfred Smith and one brother, Bob Patterson. Survivors are five daughters, Linda Ann Dougan of Van Buren, Debra Lynn Uhrich of Dardanelle, Janet Marie (Ted) Boroujerdi of Starkville, MS, Billie Lanette (Bob) Murphy and Jo Annette (Bill) Slaughter both of Arkadelphia, four brothers, Thomas (Patsy) Patterson of Swifton, Anthony (Shirley) Patterson of Newport, Jerry Patterson of McCrory, and Ricky (June) Benskin of Siloam Springs, one sister, Martha Ray of Newport, thirteen grandchildren, Lynn Ellison, Krystal Nichols and Kevin Dougan all of Van Buren, Micki Freeman and Matthew Uhrich both of Russellville, Joshua Dougan of Oklahoma City, OK, Melissa Duvall of Dardanelle, Ommid Boroujerdi of Starville, MS, Arzue Boroujerdi of Summerville, SC, Aaron Thomason of Little Rock, Timothy Thomason, Justin and Rain Slaughter all of Arkadelphia, seven great grandchildren and one on the way, and her most trusted pet friend, Jabez. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Welch Funeral Home with Thomas Patterson and Anthony Patterson JR., officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers are Lynn Ellison, Kevin Dougan, Aaron Thomason, Timothy Thomason, Justin Slaughter and Matthew Uhrich Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Clark County, 627 Walnut, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guestbook.