Debra Marie Smith
January 13, 1955 ~ May 30, 2017
Debby Marie Smith “Pigeon” as she was fondly called by her husband was born January 13, 1955 in Washington, DC. Debby married her lifelong sweetheart Delmar Lee Smith on February 17, 1972. They lovingly referred to themselves as LeeMarie. They shared a life together in St. Mary’s County for over 46 years. Their marriage blessed them with two children, Delmar Smith(Dena) of OC, Maryland and Justin Smith of Hollywood, Md. Debby enjoyed her work at the bank until she retired. Taking the title as world’s best Maw maw very seriously, Debby enjoyed her retirement years devoted to her grandchildren Brandon Smith, Bailey Smith, Hannah Smith, Logan Smith, Gracie Smith, Alyssa Bean, Laila Brooks, Vanessa Brooks among countless other adopted children and grandchildren. Debby Loved her children and grandchildren and reminded them of this daily. “Maw Maw loves her angels” is what she always told them. Along with spending time with her husband, children and countless grandchildren, Debby enjoyed spending time at her home away from home, the Dennis point campground. She spent many days driving her grandchildren around on the golf cart. Debby was a selfless person who enjoyed taking care of everyone, especially her grandchildren who held a special place in her heart. Debby took great care in making sure her family and friends knew they were loved very much by her and she told them so, often. Debby touched the lives of everyone she met and she never met a stranger. Debby enjoyed eating a good mess of hard crabs with her family in the summer, she especially loved the mustard.
In addition to her Husband, Children and Grandchildren Debby is survived by her daughter in heart, Jennifer Johnson Bean, Brothers Pete Hicks and Lonnie hicks, Mother in Law Pearl Smith, Sister in Laws Debbie Anne(Curtis) Daniel, Barbara Pollard, Patty (Chester McMahan), Melissa Smith Ritter and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Father Jack Hicks and Father in Law, Delmar Smith Sr.
Honorary Pallbearers will be her Grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be private.
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My condolences to the family of Debby. She really was such a kind-hearted individual. You rarely meet genuinely kind people anymore who are as selfless as Debby. She was gem, and she will be missed. Much love.
Oh my kind, gentle, loving Pigeon…You and Del..And those wonderful kids of yours. Never met the grandchildren (as the boys were still practically in diapers themselves!). What a soul you are. I will never ever forget your kindness, gentleness, and love. Be at peace, my friend. I hold you in my heart always ❤️🌹❤️
Del and Family–
I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard about it this morning. I will always remember her laugh, her willingness to help customers and coworkers at the bank. I certainly will never forget the good times we all shared after hours. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Dale & family: I am so sorry to hear the news about Debby. She always talk about her family and how much she loved you all. I am so glad having her work with us at the bank she loved the customers and always had a smile. Did we have so good times! Rest in peace Debby!
May the Peace that passes all understanding embrace your family Delmar. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To: Delmar,Family and friends of Debbie Smith
It is with great sadness to hear of Debbie’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing her at the bank when she worked there. She was definitely friendly and always so kind. She could light up any room anywhere.I hadn’t seen Debbie in many years but I never forgot her. She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. I will never forget her.God bless you Delmar, the family and many friends of Debbie. RIP my friend.