Photo courtesy of Winscott Road Funeral Home - Benbrook
Benbrook, Texas
Nov 5, 1967 – Nov 17, 2019 (Age 52)
Deanna Marie Smith, 52, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2019 in Fort Worth.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2019 at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas 76126. Her memorial service will then begin at 7:00 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. John Williams, officiating.
Deanna was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dennis Lee Smith and Carolyn Jean Smith (Hahm) on November 5, 1967. She went to St. Matthias Grade School and then Hamilton High School in Milwaukee. Deanna went on to attend Alverno College. She was a swimmer, she loved volleyball and coached girls volleyball at St Matthias grade school. Deanna sang in the choir at St. Matthias and was also a youth leader with the church.
Deanna was always family minded and managed her father's hair salon, Rogues Gallery for many years, then a change to working in the child care industry at We Be Kids, looking after two year olds. This was of course great training for the next chapter of her life, the wonderful world of folk and Celtic music.
Deanna married Craig Scotland on March 12, 2003 in Oconomowoc, Wisc. Together they created a photography business, selling their art at fairs and festivals throughout the US. She was the lead singer for the popular Celtic group, Jiggernaut, and has been part of the Texas music scene for almost 20 years.
Deanna is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Lee Smith.
Survivors: Deanna is survived by her husband, Craig Scotland; her brother, Brandon Smith (Jessica Kapsos); her mother, Carolyn Smith; and her nephews, Tristan Kapsos and Weston Lee Smith; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family members and friends.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Remembering Deanna Memorial Fund via (https://www.gofundme.com/f/RememberingDeanna/. Click here to support Remembering Deanna (Medical & Funeral Expenses) organized by Craig Scotland. www.gofundme.com) or via PayPal. ([email protected]). Checks that are donated should be written to Matthew Williams, referencing "Remembering Deanna Memorial Fund".
Read MoreDeanna was such a sweet person. My deepest condolences to Craig and all of her family and friends.
George Briscoe
December 09, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Heartfelt Prayers to the entire Scotland and Smith Families.
Christopher Mundt
December 09, 2019 | FLOWER MOUND, TX | Friend
Most sincere condolences
Charles Gunn
December 08, 2019 | Irving, TX | Friend
An earthy angel in this world. Honest, gifted, profane, open, loving, generous with all she had and with all that she was.
Johnathan
December 08, 2019 | Fort Worth/Milwaukee | Friend
Deanna was a kind and thoughtful person. She was also giving and hilarious and loving. I will miss her sharp wit and her compassionate heart. I will miss the inside jokes, our shared love of music, and so, so many memories made over our 30 year friendship. I will miss her deeply. Rest with the angels, my sweet friend.
Theresa Wellstein
December 02, 2019 | Milwaukee, WI | Friend
My heart goes out to Craig and the rest of Deanna's family. She gave not to do many with her lovely voice and the heavenly choir is no doubt sweeter.
Patricia Fox
December 01, 2019 | Houston, TX | Friend
I always looked forward to hear Deanna sing at The Dubliner and Irish Fest. She will be missed
kitty tierney
December 01, 2019 | Mequon, WI | Friend
I recorded an album in my studio for Deanna many years ago. We had a great time. She was a kind and extremely talented person. I am very sorry for her loss.
William Stace
December 01, 2019 | Milwaukee, WI | Friend
My sympathies to Craig and the rest of Deannas family. I hope the wonderful memories we all have of this incredible woman with the angels voice will help ameliorate the pain of her passing. You are all in our prayers.
Denise Nelson
December 01, 2019 | Jackson, MS | Friend
