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Debra Smith Obituary

SMITH, Debra PORT ROYAL, SC - Debra Brogdon Smith was called home on October 13, 2005 after blessing the world with her presence for 53 years. She was born on March 8, 1952, in Anderson, SC, the first child of James Thomas Brogdon III and Barbara Brogdon-Evans of Manning, SC. The wife of Ross Douglas Smith, Debbie appreciated the beauty of nature and the gift of life in all its forms. She touched so many lives, so deeply that the seeds of her soul's purpose will bloom bright and beautiful for generations to come. She is survived by her husband, Doug, her loving daughter, Lisa Smith Gebhard, her son-in-law, Curtis Louis Gebhard and granddaughter Devan Aurora Gebhard. Her mother, Barbara Brogdon Evans, her sisters, Vikki Brogdon and Katherine Brogdon Rambo and her brother James T Brogdon IV. Family and friends are invited to the family home on Saturday October 15th from 5-7PM. Memorial Service will be held on Sunday October 16th at 3:30PM at Union Church, 1004 11th St, Port Royal, SC. Memorial Donations can be made to Island Hospice, 300 New River Parkway, Hardeeville, SC 29927. COPELAND FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 15, 2005.

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Scott and Lynn Bagnal

October 15, 2005

Dear Barbara and Vikki:

Scott and I share in your grief and will remember you and your family in our prayers. Know that we care and pray that Our Lord will be with you throughout these sad days. We trust that He will soon grant you the blessings of a light heart-One filled with the happy memories of the treasured and wonderful times you shared throughout your lives.

It is never easy to say "Goodbye" to a darling daughter and sister. However, we are assured that Our Lord has made a special place for her where there is none of the suffering that you and she had to endure during the past months.

Much Love to you.

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