Catherine Elaine (Wilkie) Smoot

Catherine Wilkie Smoot died in her home on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was 100 years old and had lived at her residence for 59 years. Born in Oxon Hill, Maryland on June 3, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Doris (Owens) Wilkie; and sister of the late Betty Patriarca. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Harvey Wilson Smoot, in December 1990. Catherine also resided in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Garrett Park, Maryland. She graduated from Eastern High School and American University in Washington, D.C., and worked for many years as a professional tax preparer. She enjoyed gardening and even into her nineties could often be seen working in her yard. In fact, she strongly believed that gardening was the secret to her healthy life and longevity. She also enjoyed traveling and was especially fond of Portugal, which she visited a number of times with her family and a close friend. Surviving are her two children: Janet Smoot, wife of Dan Courtney, of Doswell, Virginia; and Robert Smoot, husband of Alexis Holcombe, of Towson, Maryland. Catherine will be buried next to her husband at Quantico National Cemetery during a private ceremony, in Triangle, Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends and neighbors on Sunday, May 21, 2023, between 1:00PM-4:00PM at Catherine’s home in Alexandria, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org, 800-272-3900)