Debra "Debbie" Smith 1955 - 2016

SMITH, BELEW, UNDERWOOD

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/27/2016 at 09:23:30

Sioux City Journal
10 August 2016

SIOUX CITY | Debra "Debbie" Smith, 61, of The Abby in Le Mars, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at a Sioux City hospital, after a short illness, with family by her side.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cross Roads Evangelical Church, 920 W. 21st Street, in South Sioux City, with the Rev. Clyde Pritchett officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at the Community House at Ridge Oaks Apartments, 2300 Indian Hills Drive, in Sioux City. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Debbie was born on Feb. 9, 1955, in Sioux City, to Clyde and Myrtle (Belew) Smith. She was married to Winifred Underwood in October 1975, and later divorced in 2001. During this marriage, they lived in Bossier City, La., Fort Worth, Texas, 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 Lebanon, Mo., Susan (Dwayne) Jensen of Sioux City, Kim (Marvin) Meendering of Sioux Center, Iowa, Melinda (Ralph) Devericks of Sioux City, and Elizabeth (Jerry) Ingalls of Sioux City; four brothers, Richard (Marlene) Smith of Concord Township, Ohio, Terry (Pam) Smith of Sioux City, David Smith of Sioux City, and Craig Smith of Painesville, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, and grandnieces 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.