Patel Smith Posted on August 21, 2023 0 CAREY — The outgoing and loveable social butterfly Patel Jean Smith, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, unexpectedly in her sleep due to complications from a seizure. Visitation is 1-4 and 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, 225 W. Findlay St., Carey. Burial will take place Saturday in St. Mary’s Cemetery with Father Savio Manavala, OFM, Conv., offering a committal service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patel’s honor to the Carey School Band Boosters and can be mailed to the funeral home. Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home is honored to serve Patel’s family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.StombaughBatton.com. Login Login Password Signup Here Lost Password Subscribe to the Daily Chief to read the full story... Get your Wyandot County news in print AND online! Subscribe! OR Try a 1-Day Access Pass for Only 99¢! 1-Day Access Are you a current subscriber to the Daily Chief-Union? NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! If you currently subscribe the Daily Chief-Union in print, then your access to the online content is INCLUDED in your subscription! Just verify your subscription to get started! Verify Your Subscription