1955
Debra
2016
Debra Smith
February 9, 1955 — August 6, 2016
Debra “Debbie” Smith, 61 of The Abby in LeMars, formerly of Sioux City, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Unity Point Hospital after a short illness with family by her side. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Cross Roads Evangelical Church, 920 W. 21st street in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Pastor Clyde Pritchett officiating. Family and friends can meet on Friday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. at the Community House at Ridge Oaks Apartments, 2300 Indian Hills Drive in Sioux City. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel has assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com
Debie was born on February 9, 1955 in Sioux City to Clyde and Myrtle (Belew) Smith. She married Winifred Underwood in October of 1975, and later divorced in 2001. During this marriage, they lived in Bossier City, LA, Fort Worth, TX, Aviano, Italy, and Knob Noster, MO. Debbie earned awards for volunteer service at Whiteman A.F.B. They moved back to Sioux City and she worked several years as a demo person at Sam’s Club and then as a door greeter when her health started to fail. After leaving Sam’s Club, she worked at Goodwill until she could no longer work due to ill health. Debbie loved to crochet and made many beautiful blankets for loved ones and friends. She won a blue ribbon from the Plymouth County Fair this year with one of her handmade blankets. Debbie loved getting together with family and friends for games. She had a kind and loving heart. Debbie cared for everyone she came in contact with. She loved Christmas, and always bought gifts for her nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Debbie lived for her son, James Underwood, and her granddaughter Shelby Rose Underwood.
Debbie is survived by her son James Underwood and his daughter Shelby Rose, including Shelby’s mother, Kris Perkins, whom Debbie remained close friends; five sisters, Kathy (Mike) Robinson of Lebonon, MO, Susan (Dwayne) Jensen of Sioux City, Kim (Marvin) Meendering of Sioux Center, IA, Melinda (Ralph) Devericks of Sioux City, and Elizabeth (Jerry) Ingalls of Sioux City; four brothers, Richard (Marlene) Smith of Concord Township, OH, Terry (Pam) Smith of Sioux City, David Smith of Sioux City, and Craig Smith of Painesville, OH; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents.
Debbie will be missed greatly by all. We love you Debbie. Heaven gained a beautiful angel, tell mom and dad, “Hello”.
Debie was born on February 9, 1955 in Sioux City to Clyde and Myrtle (Belew) Smith. She married Winifred Underwood in October of 1975, and later divorced in 2001. During this marriage, they lived in Bossier City, LA, Fort Worth, TX, Aviano, Italy, and Knob Noster, MO. Debbie earned awards for volunteer service at Whiteman A.F.B. They moved back to Sioux City and she worked several years as a demo person at Sam’s Club and then as a door greeter when her health started to fail. After leaving Sam’s Club, she worked at Goodwill until she could no longer work due to ill health. Debbie loved to crochet and made many beautiful blankets for loved ones and friends. She won a blue ribbon from the Plymouth County Fair this year with one of her handmade blankets. Debbie loved getting together with family and friends for games. She had a kind and loving heart. Debbie cared for everyone she came in contact with. She loved Christmas, and always bought gifts for her nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Debbie lived for her son, James Underwood, and her granddaughter Shelby Rose Underwood.
Debbie is survived by her son James Underwood and his daughter Shelby Rose, including Shelby’s mother, Kris Perkins, whom Debbie remained close friends; five sisters, Kathy (Mike) Robinson of Lebonon, MO, Susan (Dwayne) Jensen of Sioux City, Kim (Marvin) Meendering of Sioux Center, IA, Melinda (Ralph) Devericks of Sioux City, and Elizabeth (Jerry) Ingalls of Sioux City; four brothers, Richard (Marlene) Smith of Concord Township, OH, Terry (Pam) Smith of Sioux City, David Smith of Sioux City, and Craig Smith of Painesville, OH; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents.
Debbie will be missed greatly by all. We love you Debbie. Heaven gained a beautiful angel, tell mom and dad, “Hello”.
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