August 25, 1959 ~ January 17, 2025
SATURDAY | JANUARY 25, 2025
ReflectionofLife
Church in Drew, MS.
Deborah attended the University of Mississippi, and received a Bachelor of Accountancy. After graduating in 1981, she became employed at the University of Mississippi as an Accountant.
On June 25, 1983, James Smith and Deborah united in holy matrimony. This union brought two children, James (Quina) E. Smith Jr. and Jarryl Smith. Deborah was preceded in death by both of her parents.
Left to cherish her memories are her beloved husband of 41 years, James E. Smith; sons James (Quinn) E. Smith Jr. and Jarryl Smith; grandchildren Jay, Jordon, and Kay Kay; sisters Edna Threat of Kansas City, Kansas; Bertha Huckebee and Ruth Whittle of Toledo, Ohio; Naomi Granberry of Cleveland, Mississippi; Gloria (Donald) Dickerson of Drew, Mississippi; Pearl Owens of Abbeville, Mississippi; Beverly Carter of Fayetteville, Georgia; brothers Matthew (Sandra) Carter of Conway, Arkansas; John (Carol) Carter of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Larry (Sue) Carter of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Stanley (Carrie) Carter of Rosharon, Texas; Carl (Upea) Carter of Columbus, Mississippi; sister-in-laws Katie Smith; Julia Clark; Jeanette (Calvin) Vallier; Darlene Smith; Sharon Hampton; brother-in-laws Walter (Hattie) Smith; Freddie (Eula) Smith; Michael (Rose) Smith; Davis Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
InLovingMemoryofaSp lWf
I have loved you with an everlasting loveJeremiah 31:3
The day you left and heart just b I wish you could But Hea You left me w And I love No matter how much time goes by You know I always will You were a very special person With kindness in your heart And the love we had together Grows stronger now we ’ re apart
I know I cannot bring you back Al h ugh I wish it everyday piece of me went with you e day you went away
Loving Husband Always, James
OurMother
You were a precious gift from God above, so much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways, your smile so bright even on the bad days. You heard God’s whisper calling you home, you didn’t want to go and leave us alone. You loved us so much, you held on tight, till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away, knowing that with our love we will be together again some day.
Grandmother’sTouch
There’s magic in a Grandmother’s touch, and sunshine in her smile. There’s love in everything she does to make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage Just by looking in her eyes. Her laughter is a source of joy, her works are warm and wise. There is a kindness and compassion to be found in her embrace, and we see the light of heaven shining from a Grandmother’s face.
Acknowledgments
The family would like to thank all of our many friends and loved ones for the many acts of kindness shown during this time of bereavement. The many phone calls, visits, and especially your prayers warmed our hearts and we are forever thankful. May God continue to shower you with His blessings. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. - 2 Corinthians 5:8
Pallbearers
WILLIE ROBINSON
CURTIS JOHNSON
DONALD WILLIAMS
REGINALD WILLIAMSON
MARZELL STARKS ROYAL WALKER
HonoraryPallbearers
JAMES E. SMITH JR JASON GREEN
JARRYL SMITH
DAVID SMITH JR
FlowerBearers
CLASSMATES & NIECES
Internment
UNION GROVE CEMETERY
