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Obituary For Patricia 'Pat' Shipman Smith

Patricia Shipman Smith “Pat”, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The oldest of six children, she was born on March 20, 1947 in Robeson County, NC to the late James P. and Juanita Floyd Shipman. Pat was educated in Durham Public Schools and was a graduate of Hillside High School, Class of 1965. Pat was a faithful member of Peace Missionary Baptist Church where she blessed the lives of so many with her angelic voice. Homegoing services will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 2608 Apex Highway, Durham, NC. Viewing at 12:00PM, services at 1:00PM. Arrangements are being entrusted to Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713, (919) 598-8496, www.hollowaymemorial.com.

Guest Book

To: Dad and Shipman Family I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot be with you today; but please know that my prayers are with you. May the family find peace during this time. Know that God can mend broken hearts with time and prayers. Love to all.

- Min. Quintelia Mitchell

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. I will always remember Pat for that beautiful voice. I will never forget the first time my husband heard her sing, he had tears running down his face. My husband grew up in church. I truly believe when he heard Pat sing, it made him want to get back in church. The next year he joined Peace. I lost him in 2008. But he had told me when he passed, he wanted Pat to sing. I asked her to sing and she didn't hesitate! We both LOVED that beautiful, amazing voice. Not only did she have a beautiful voice, she was a beautiful person. I feel blessed to have known such a lovely person. The Carnegie family

- Clorie

We will miss you!

- Natalie Justice

Please accept my condolences to the Ship Man & Smith family. I had the opportunity to sing in the Durham MLK Choir & love hearing 'Pat' sing. Her warm gentle spirit will be missed!!!

- Marilyn

Please accept my condolences to the Ship Man & Smith family. I had the opportunity to sing in the Durham MLK Choir & love hearing 'Pat' sing. Her warm gentle spirit will be missed!!!

- Marilyn

Faye praying for you and the family. Your loss is heaven gain. God bless you and your family during these difficult and trying times. You loved, but God loves her best. Edna

- Edna Watson

Tommy, I just read in the paper that Pat passed away. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a very kind and thoughtful lady.

- Becky

Tommy, I just read in the paper that Pat passed away. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a very kind and thoughtful lady.

- Becky

I am very sorry for your family's loss. The loss of a loved one can be the most difficult thing that a person may have to ever experience in their lives. Please allow me to share something that has brought me some comfort in difficult times. Revelation chapter 21 and verse 4 says 'And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain anymore the former things have passed away.' Imagine a world where death and pain are gone, and where there will be no tears because the bad things we deal with today will be done away with. How beautiful it will be for us also to see our loved ones again as the bible fortells. (John 5:28,29) I hope that this has brought you a measure of comfort. And may the God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time.

- Jason

So sorry for the pain that you bear and the loss you're feeling. In our hearts we know that time and the prayers of many who care will lesson your sorrow each day.

- Wakefield and Sheila Thompson

Dad, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your beautiful Queen is now singing in the heavenly choir where she's found joy, peace and no more suffering.

- Jackie Smith Jones

Faye and Gail, Sorry to hear of the passing of your sister, Pat. I remember from our New Mount Temple Days and KC singers. A beautiful voice and beautiful person. May you find comfort in the many memories shared down through the years. God bless.

- Maxine Sanders

To the family of Patricia Shipman Smith and our sister in Christ Faye S. Hinton (Larry). Our hearts were sadden to hear of Patricia's transition to be with the Lord. God always knows best. He has pulled rose from His Garden of Life. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy. Just remember: 'God is our Refuge and Strength an ever-present help in trouble...Be still and know that I am God.' Psalm 46:1,10

- Rev. and Mrs. A. Offord Carmichael, Jr.

To the Smith/ Shipman Families May God keep his loving arms around you during this time of your loss. Praying for strength & comfort. Sallye & Kiszia Bright

- Sallye

We are so sorry for your loss. May God hold you in His Loving Arms at this time. Sis Pat is with God.

- James & Dyann

We are so sorry for your loss. May God hold you in His Loving Arms at this time. Sis Pat is with God.

- James & Dyann

God is in the midst of it all. I send prayers and condolences to the to Nolan and the Shipman family.Nolan if you need anyone to listen,call, I'll be here for you. God Bless you all.

- Fannie

God is in the midst of it all. I send prayers and condolences to the to Nolan and the Shipman family.Nolan if you need anyone to listen,call, I'll be here for you. God Bless you all.

- Fannie

Our thoughts and prayers with you and the family. I know Pat will be missed by many. God know best and I know that the memories of her will always be with you. May she RIP.

- John Joyner

My deepest condolescences on your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

- Vanessa D Parker

To family of Pat: I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I want to share with a comforting thought from the Bible that helps me during times of distress. It's found in the book of Revelation 21:3,4. I know these words will comfort you. Rochelle

- Rochelle

May god be with the family during this time. I remember Mrs. Smith from Peace baptist her voice was very uplifting. Rest in Heaven Pat

- Shannon

My thoughts are with you and the family and how death robs us of our loved ones. Jehovah God has promised to remove death, sickness, and pain from the earth and reunite us with our loved one on a cleansed earth in the future. (Revelation 21:4; John 5:28,29; John 17:3; Psalms 83:18)  In the meantime you can be sure that God understands how you feel now! The Bible assures us: 'He is healing the brokenhearted ones, And is binding up there painful spots.' Psalms 147:3

- D.Peete

I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. may GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.-Matthew 5:4.

- M Jones

I am so sorry to learn about your love on so late but my prayers goes out to her family.

- Geneva Mangum Jones

To the Smith/ Shipman Families May God keep his loving arms around you during this time of your loss. Praying for strength & comfort. Sallye & Kiszia Bright

- Sallye

I sad to hear that Dear Sweet Pat night has come. But her days was full of blessing people with her angelic voice. I pray for you her family and her son as you will be missing her in the physical form ,but now as your adjusting that she is now in the spirit form. When she returns back to our heavenly and loving God. Reverend Arrington

- Robert

To the family my deepest sympathy,may you all know that she is now a angel in her fathers house with that same sweet smile and singing his praise with that beautiful voice,the bible says,Christ will give you a brand-new identity and in REV.2:17'I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it.' So I say to the family something I heard,it goes like this, IN A LITTLE WHILE YOU WILL NOT SEE HER, AND IN A LITTLE WHILE YOU WILL SEE HER, BECAUSE SHE GOES TO THE FATHER AND WE SHALL ALL MEET AGAIN. I love you all may God give you all comfort

- wanda ragland richmond

To Patricia (Pat's) family 'Those we hold closet to our heart never truly leave us, they live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. My Condolences. Pat was just the best she will be missed.I will keep the family in my prayers. Jennifer & Tamara Brown

- Jennifer

My prayers are with the family as you make this transition of your love one.

- Rosetta R. Burrell

My deepest sympathy to the Shipman and Smith families. Pat was an amazing songstress and our community was blessed to have her share that with us. She will be missed.

- Benita

My deepest condolences to the Smith family in the loss of our dear sweet Pat. She was a beautiful person with an amazing gift!! I pray for your strength in this difficult time.

- Betty Henderson

Praying for the family of my dear sister Pat.

- Dottie

My condolences and prayers to the Shipman/Smith family. Pat touched many with her beautiful voice. God gifted her with the talent that could have led her to a life of great(er) fame and fortune, I am grateful for her humble spirit which kept her close enough for her to minister to many in her own community. I will miss her prescence in the Durham Community Choir (Alto Section). May God Bless and keep you. -Wilma Daniels Durham NC

- Wilma Daniels

Our deepest condolences to the family. May the blessings of the lord be with you in this time of need.

- Dr and Mrs. Neil L. Horsley

Sincere condolences to the family of my friend Pat. She was a beautiful woman and her angelic voice will be missed. Prayers of comfort and strength for her family. 🙏🏾

- Olga

To the Shipman and Smith Families.... Although OUR hearts are heavy with grief in the home-going of OUR dear Pat, we must take comfort in the assurance of the words of our Lord in John 14:1-3, 'Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also'. We will miss her presence, her beautiful smile and her melodious voice. God sees our tears and will comfort us in the darkest hours. Love, James and Beverly Graham

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To the Family of Patricia. My condolences and prayers are with you. The Lord has promised to never leave you or forsake you.Trust Him to keep His word. Allow Him to work in this situation.

- Mattie Richmond-Joyner

So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

- Frenchee & Sonia Wiggins

The African Methodist Episcopal Church Clergy Family Information Center, express profound sympathy to you and your family in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at-this-time of sorrow. “Wishing you the peace that comes from knowing God Is there, and praying that He will keep you in His promised, gentle care.” In sympathy and in prayer, Mrs. Ora L. Easley, Administrator, The AMEC Clergy Family Information Center www.amecfic.org Mrs. Jaqueline DuPont-Walker, Director The Commission on Social Action Bishop Frank M. Reid, III, Chair The Commission on Social Action African Methodist Episcopal Church

- Ora L. Easley

Pat, your employees of Messenger Service Will always remember you as a great Friend and Supervisor, Rest In Peace and May God Bless the Smith and Shipman Family.

- Deloris Cozart Grayson

Our sincere condolences to the Shipman Smith family for your loss. We are praying for you all.

- Bud and Brenda

What a wonderful blessing Pat was to the mulitude. Pat's journey upon this land was not in vein. The Dempson family

- The Dempson family

My heart and prayers go out to the family. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Pat was a very sweet lady and had a beautiful smile. May she rest in Heaven

- Dianne Rogers

I am thankful this beautiful soul allowed God to use her to minister to us through song. It was pure joy to hear her voice each time I was able to be in worship services with the Peace family and the Voices of Peace. Continue to sing with the heavenly choir. Sincere condolences to the family.

- Betty M. Elliott

To My Family We Love You and Pray For Your Comfort We know that Beautiful cousin Pat is Resting In The Arms Of JESUS!

- Sharon Ledbetter

I am sorry to hear about the passing of dear love one Ms. Pat. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. She is going to be missed tremendously. I love to hear her sing. She had one the most angelic voices that I had ever heard. Rest on Ms. Pat. No more pain and suffering. God has truly picked a beautiful rose. The Roberts Family

- Janet Roberts

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear loved one. Losing a loved one is a distressing and painful time. We have assurance from God’s word at Psalm 34:18 that he is near to those brokenhearted and he saves those crushed in spirit. It is my hope that your family will find strength to endure during the days ahead.

- Chambers Family

To the family of Patricia (Pat) We have know Pat for a long time. Working with her at Duke, she was always the same person regardless of where you see her. With her holy voice that the Lord gave, she used it to praise him and also the hearts that listen. Pat will surely be missed in our presents. Praying for comfort for the family and knowing she lives in us. May God bless And keep you in his arms. Jackie, Bill, and Yvonneda Cross and family. Walter Farrington

- Jackie Cross

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your wife, sister and mother. We will miss her very much. Pat was a beautiful person in side and out. I hope you know how many people share in your sadness. And know that God loves you and can restore your spirits, give you peace, and strengthen you. In the toughest times our faith is tested most. Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

- Rev and Mrs Wayne Lee