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Debra Smith Obituary

DALLAS - Debra Wood Smith, 58, passed away Feb. 11, 2013, after a long illness.

She was born Dec. 10, 1954, in Gaston County to Dan and Joyce Hendricks Wood. Debra was a loving mother, devoted wife and grandmother.

Debra is survived by her husband, Grady Smith of Dallas; son, Jason Carpenter (Jennifer) of Iron Station; daughter, Amber Carpenter of Dallas; father, Dan Wood of Gastonia; grandson, Hunter Boyd.
Debra was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Lindberg and grandparents, John and Louise Hendricks.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Dallas Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Gaston Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com.

Dallas Funeral Home is serving the Smith family.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Feb. 13, 2013.
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Jason and Amber, your mother and I were close friends in the 9th grade at Hunter Huss High. She had the greatest sense of humor and a heart of gold. I used to spend weekends with her at your grandparents. I am so saddened by her leaving your family so soon. May you always have wonderful memories of her just like I do. May God's arms of peace surround you.

Carol Stevenson-Shved

February 16, 2013

Dan Wood and Smith Family:So sorry for the loss of Debbie.I remember her as a little girl,so sweet.Prayers for families and friends.God bless you all.

Drennan Strickland

February 14, 2013

Dear Grady and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Debbie. I know she has struggled for a long time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Diane Whetstine

February 14, 2013

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