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Deborah J. Smith, 61, of Vance, SC, loving wife of Eric Smith, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at her residence.
Graveside Services will be Tuesday afternoon, April 14, 2026 at 2 o’clock in Summerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock at Parks Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted.
Debbie was born January 10, 1965 in Detroit, MI. She was a homemaker and formerly worked in assembly as a factory worker. She played bass guitar alongside her husband in a band and loved spending time on her computer. She was also a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Summerville.
In addition to her husband Eric of Vance, SC, Debbie leaves behind her son, Josh Winquest of Warren, MI; stepson, Charlie Smith of Summerville, SC; daughter, Leighna Ponzio of Summerville, SC; stepdaughter, Erica Stone of Myrtle Beach, SC; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com
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