Deborah Jayne "Debi" Smith

Deborah Jayne "Debi" Smith obituary, Ridgeland, SC

Deborah Jayne "Debi" Smith

Deborah Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greene Funeral Home - Downtown Chapel on Mar. 30, 2026.
Deborah Jayne Smith, age 68, of Ridgeland, SC passed away, on Tuesday, March 2, 2026 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Debi was married to Wade L. Smith of Rock Hill, SC and was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Armstrong and Margaret Armstrong both of Rock Hill, SC, and her brother Michael E. Bice of Kershaw, SC.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret "Danyel" Beasley (Carl) of Rock Hill, SC and her son, Thomas "Duane" Brakefield (Peggie) of Edgemoor, SC. Her grandson, Julius A. Brakefield (Ashleigh) of Rock Hill, SC and her granddaughter Jayna Renee "Ren" Brakefield (Mitchell Dennis) of Rock Hill, SC; and her great-grandson, Jason Brakefield.

Debi left behind many siblings as well. The siblings left behind include Rita A. Bennett, Ronnie Armstrong (Randy), Larry C. Armstrong (Pat), Regina Brakefield, Sandra Gillis (Bob), Danny C. Armstrong (Paige), Margaret Kimberly Armstrong (Larry) along with many nieces, nephews, cousins along with a special companion, Larry Seigel, of Ridgeland, SC.

The family will announce a private service later.

Debi loved the outdoors. If you would like to remember Debi, please consider planting a tree in her name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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