Debra Smith

Debra Smith obituary, Fontana, CA

Debra Smith

Debra Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fontana Mortuary - Fontana on Apr. 17, 2025.

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Debra " Debbie/Deb " Ann Smith passed away at the age of 64 on November 30, 2023 in Rialto, California. Debra was born in Niagara Falls, New York on December 3, 1958 to parents Emanuel Manny and Priscella Pat. Debra had two siblings: brother Emanuel Manny and sister Denise.
Debra had two children: daughter Jocelyn Marie Bunt and son Michael Johnathan Smith. Jocelyn gave Debra her first and only grandchild. Her granddaughter, Kylie, was her whole life. They would watch movies together and would love going to eat out. Grandma Deb would go along to dance competitions and cheer functions. She was one of Kylies biggest supporters.
Debra was a customer service representative at Walmart. She was also a lot coordinator at Southern California Auto Auction. Her favorite past times were spent watching her granddaughter dance and cheer. She loved her son in law Conan as if he were one of her children. Debra was also an aunt and loved her nephew Steven and niece Cristie and all of their kids. Debras friends meant the world to her but Traci was her best girlfriend. She loved playing dice with Phil and Jill, Doreen was her friend since they were kids, she had her Walmart friends, her Jury Duty friends, her Auto Auction friends, her Azusa friends and so many more! Debra made long lasting friendships to say the least. She cherished the moments she would spend with her friends and family.
Debra is predeceased by her mother Priscella (01/19/2019) and sister Denise (06/16/2021).
The family will miss all three very dearly. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Debra, please visit our Tree Store.

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