Patricia Wantz

November 14, 1940 - September 24, 2021

Patricia Smith Wantz of Indian Trail, NC (formerly of Lake Ridge, VA), passed away on September 23, 2021 at the age of 80. Patricia is survived by her two children, Paul Wantz and wife Judy, Tanya Martz and husband David; grandchildren Emily Goss and husband Jeff, Jon Wantz, Reagan Martz, Michael Martz, William Martz; great grandchild Berkeley Goss; and brother Nelson Smith and wife Elizabeth, Patricia was born in Washington D.C. to George Washington Smith and Mina Moore on November 14, 1940. During her childhood she was a part of the Civilian Air Patrol with her father. After she finished high school she went to work for the Department of Defense at Fort Belvoir, VA. She received a medal for her work during Desert Storm and proudly worked for the DOD for 40 years. She married her husband Warren Franklin Wantz on July 19, 1966. They were married for 52 years until Warren’s passing in 2018. They raised two children together and enjoyed having a relationship with all of their five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Patricia was known fondly as Pat, Patty, Mom, and Memaw. She loved exercise and started running at the age of 40 to help her quit smoking. She was very dedicated and disciplined, running every day. She eventually ran a 10k and competed in the Bonne Bell race (now known as the Boston 10k for women.) Pat painted many beautiful oil paintings like her mother. She enjoyed crocheting and taught both of her granddaughters. Patricia kept a beautiful garden with all sorts of plants from cucumbers to roses and giant elephant ears. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She will be most remembered by those who knew her for her faith in Jesus Christ. She encouraged all those around her to have strong faith, read the Bible, pray without ceasing, and to put their hope in the Lord. She leaves behind family and friends who will deeply miss her and will be forever impacted by her relationship with Jesus Christ. Her life verse was Romans 8:28. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at Creekside Bible Church 212 Garmon Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Visitation will be at 10am, memorial service at 11am, followed by fellowship and food. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery for the family members only. Flowers can be sent to the family the morning of Saturday, October 2nd at Creekside Bible Church; 212 Garmon Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 or a memorial donation can be made to Samaritans Purse here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/memorial-giving/