Debra Ann Underwood
Debra Ann Underwood
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She was born March 1, 1956 in Redding, California to the late Dwight and Helen (Miller) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Underwood, they were married December 28, 1974 in Cardington and he died July 29, 2020.
She loved spending time with close family and friends. especially when this included going out for a good steak and/or seafood dinner. For several years she and her husband, Ray, would enjoy their special anniversary evening at The Steer Barn. She was an avid reader and embraced the electronic age with her first Kindle, then her iPad and finally graduating to watching YouTube videos. She enjoyed sightseeing and traveling to spend time with her niece and nephew, April and Ricky McKinney of Texas. She loved planting flowers in spring and having her good friend Jenny decorate her house for the holiday seasons.
Surviving are her family, Daughter - Ardena Underwood of New Bloomington, Son - Dwight Underwood of New Bloomington, Grand Daughter - Alivia (Brandon) Christian, Grand Son - Carson Underwood, and three Great Grandchildren Avery, Leroy and Avalynn Christian.
Sister - Tonya Kelly of Oklahoma, and 2 brothers
Graveside services will be held Friday April 7, 2023 at 11:00 am at the LaRue Cemetery, Celebrant Hayden Stofcheck will officiate. Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue.
Memorial gifts may be made to OhioHealth Hospice 1716 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd. Suite 107, Marion, OH 43302
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Chuck Adkins
April 3, 2023
Worked with Deb for many years. Her and Ray were both outstanding folks. Deeply saddened for your families loss.
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Sherry Schellin
April 3, 2023
Ardena and Dwight,
I´m deeply saddened to hear of your mom´s passing. I will always remember the time she and Jenny came to visit me when I lived in Virginia. It was a wonderful week. I am also happy I got to visit with her a couple years ago on a short trip to Ohio. I hope you both treasure the great memories that will help ease your grief. Your mom was a spark of energy and will be deeply missed. I´m very sorry for your family´s loss.
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