Deborah Ann Smith, 70, was born on Saturday, January 2, 1954 and passed on Monday , June 17, 2024.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Funeral service: Saturday, June 22, 2024 | Visitation service from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. | Funeral service starts at 1:00 pm.
Place of service:
Russell Memorial CME Church, 703 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC.
Melissa Snapp sent Ocean Devotion for Deborah Ann Smith - June 19, 2024
With a heavy heart, we wish to give our sincere condolences for the loss of such a special woman. We are wishing for courage and peace during this difficult time. Love, Capital Area OB/GYN
Our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Deborah Smith. We met Ms. Deborah and Mr. Matt (such a loving couple) at the Herald Sun, where we all worked together, and moved in our homes, in the same neighborhood. Ms. Deborah was such a loving, caring person who ALWAYS looked out for others. We will miss her and her BEAUTIFUL smile that would ALWAYS brighten anyone's day. Our thoughts, love, and Prayers are with the entire Smith family. Love, Mike, Nita Mayo, and family.❤️
I am heart-broken to hear of the passing of Deb. Deb was the first person and friend I met when I moved to Durham in 1979. We lived across the street from each other on Duke Street. Deb and I became great friends. I consider her family my family. Demond and Matt, I am truly sorry and pray for you and the family. Karen Baldwin
Deborah Smith , and family . She was such a kind person . She always , had beautiful smile. Rest In Peace Deborah . HHS class of 1971. Collette Richmond
Sorry for your lost
To the family of Deborah Smith, I extend my deepest condolences to you. Deborah and I were high school classmates at High Hillside and I think we went to junior high as well. I was shocked to learn of her death. Rest In Peace Deborah.
Geraldine Lyon Burroughs
RIP My Dear cousin Ray Hobbs
The Bible says we should be able to recognize one another; I recognize Deborah Ann Smith as a child of God. What a Sweep-Sweet Spirit that will be missed, R.I.P. my Sister in Christ.
Deborah was so sweet and a GREAT Missionary Society President! ❤
Condolences to the family of Sister Deborah Smith for your loss. Your loss is God's gain and earth has no sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal.
Kitty and Hervey Graham
Ms Deborah ...a faithful usher. Please accept our prayers & condolences especially during these difficult times.
Usher Board Russell Memorial CME Church
Ms Deborah ...a faithful usher. Please accept our prayers & condolences especially during these difficult times.
Usher Board Russell Memorial CME Church
My Condolences,To Demon and family cousins Steve and Rodney and family you all are in my prayers. Cousin Tootsie
In loving memory of my cousin Deborah. I will forever remember the childhood memories we had at Big Mom house and spending summers with you. I will truly miss you. Your cousin Tootsie.
My heart is very sad of hearing the passing of Deborah Smith. My condolences and prayers to the family. I will keep you all in prayers now and in the days to come. She was a beautiful and loving woman, always happy and smiling. Rest on Deborah. Betty Jones
So sad to see this. I recently saw Deborah at a birthday party. Everytime we saw each other there were hugs and happy conversation. I was shocked to see this announcement. R.I.P. classmate and friend. Condolences to your family.
Today and always will I Kimberley Davis offer prayers of comfort and relief for the family and friends. I would like to say thank you for sharing Mrs. Deborah with Durham APRI and the community. She was dedicated and dependable and will certainly be missed. Kimberley Davis
My deepest sympathy to the family of Deborah Ann Smith. She and I were in the same home room at Hillside (both our last names was Smith) and graduated together. I really have not seen her in many years, however that warm smile didn't change! Peace and blessings to all her family!
Dr. Johnnye Smith Massenburg-Johnson
My deepest sympathy to the family of Deborah Ann Smith. She and I were in the same home room at Hillside (both our last names was Smith) and graduated together. I really have not seen her in many years, however that warm smile didn't change! Peace and blessings to all her family!
Our sincere condolences to the family in the loss of your loved one. We will miss traveling with Deborah to church meetings and just being in her presence at different events. Her laughter and smile would light up a room.❤️EmmaJean and Elaine Harris
To Deb Smith son , daughter-law , grandchildren , brothers and Matthew. My condolences to you. Deb was a good friend and she came to Creative Ladies Salon for over 30 years. Until she couldn't come to shop anymore because of health reasons. I will miss her laugh and that smile. Rest in Peace my friend. Creative Ladies Salon Marie and Phyllis
'Deborah Smith was my very best friend in the entire world" was previously submitted by Deborah Tedder
Deborah Smith was my very best friend in the entire world. We always said we were sisters. We laughed together...we cried together. I will never have another friend like her. I already miss her so very much. I love you Smith and Suggs family and I feel every bit of your pain. God will see us through. Be blessed.
Deborah will truly be missed. She stepped up and took charge when needed. Paulette
Deb was a wonderful sis-in-law and just an all around good human being. We will truly miss you. Wishing peace to all the family as you grieve. Tony & Shirleen Smith
I was devastated to hear about the passing of Deborah. She has been a faithful and trusted member of our Durham Chapter A. Philip Randolph Institute for several years. She was serving as the treasurer of that organization. Her dedicated work and presence will truly be missed. On behalf of NC A. Philip Randolph Institute. I pray your family's strength and trust in God during this time of grief. Her APRI family will be praying for each of you and us as we try to cope with Deborahs loss. God Bless You All. President Wayne Bostick
Steve and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying God's blessings upon you and your family today and in the days ahead.
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