Debra Irene Smith
August 20, 1963 ~ October 17, 2020
Debra Irene Smith
57, of Carmel, passed away on October 17, 2020 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Debra was born on August 20, 1963 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Miriam McElroy and Gene Bowen.
Debra worked at Meijers in Carmel for several years in pricing and cosmetics. Her children and her grandchildren were her life. She lived to spoil the grandkids. She will be remembered for her homemade chicken and noodles and pumpkin bread. She also enjoyed riding Harley’s and going to the beaches of Florida, every opportunity that she could.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson Gunnar DeFord.
She is survived by her daughters Erica DeFord, Ashley Chase, Victoria Carter; brothers Lonny, Tim, Danny Bowen; her grandchildren who were her heart and soul, Austin, Ava and Ashton Jarrell, McKenzie Chase, Jack and Olivia Carter, Avery, Kinley, Charley and Maverick DeFord as well as many cousins and extended family and friends.
Services are private.
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I remember going to Hiawatha with you north side and Anderson high til you joined the army. If I knew you were gonna leave my house that nite I could of tryed to get your keys I’m so sorry I let you down. I love you til the end for me I’m so devastated
I will miss you my friend
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful soul who raised an amazing family. Her presence will be felt through you girls and her grandkids.
My name is Belinda Sue Beckley, Me n Debbie use to walk to school together when we was n the 7th n 8th grade. Also went to high school together. Debbie was always a sweet gal. We hadn’t talked n years but did connect on Facebook n talked regularly. I will dearly miss my wonderful friend n sister. RIP my dear friend. Love u always, Sue
RIP Deb..gonna miss you.. I have memories of working with you at Deb and Donnas..we had fun..at work and after work..your in heaven with all the other great ones we lost before you..I’m sorry to the loved ones you left behind and all your great friends too..you will be missed every day. I pray for your children and grandchildren that they know you are with God and you will be watching out for them all from above…Miss you Deb… Holly Conover
Debbie you were a great friend, we had some great times in high school. We shared many conversations about Jesus, I rest in the fact you are at peace with him. Your children and grandchildren will miss you so much. Rest in heaven Debbie.