Patricia Ann Peirick nee Smith, 59 of Beaufort passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008 at her home.

Mrs. Peirick daughter of the late Robert Smith and wife Regina nee Hartigan was born December 14, 1949 at Ellisville, Missouri.

On December 1, 1973 she was united in marriage to Alfred Peirick at Port Hudson, Missouri.

She worked at American Family Bob Coleman Agency in Washington until her retirement.

Mrs. Peirick was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Larry Smith.

She is survived by her husband Alfred Peirick of Beaufort; two sons, Bryce Peirick of Beaufort and Keith Peirick of Beaufort; five brothers, Robert Smith of Leesburg, Doug Smith and wife Karen of Gerald, Tom Smith of Leslie, Don Smith of Leslie and Jim Smith of Gerald; four sisters, Susan Scheer and husband Danny of New Haven, Barb Smith of St. Ann, Judy Elbert and husband Dennis of Washington and Jane Stroud of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; aunts; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.