Tayva Patch (née Rhoton; February 18, 1953 – November 21, 2015) was an American actress who played the role of

Lucy Mack Smith Lucy Mack Smith (July 8, 1775 – May 14, 1856) was the mother of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. She is noted for writing the memoir, '' Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith, the Prophet, and His Progenitors for Many Ge ...

in many films. She also played the role of the FBI agent Meredith in the film '' Brigham City'' (2001). Tayva Rhoton was born in

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. She studied acting at

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. She married Brian Patch in 1972. The couple had four children and remained married until Tayva's death. She was a member of

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. Other roles played by Tayva Patch include Mary Magdalene in ''

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'' (2000). Patch played several roles alongside Rick Macy, both in several films where he has played

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and also in ''Out of Step'' (2002). In the early years of Mormon cinema (through June 2002), Patch was the only actress who had been cast in a top-billed role in more than one film in the genre.

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