Deborah M. Smith

Age 67 of Climax, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2025. Deb was born in Kalamazoo, on May 25,1958, the daughter of William Henry and Phyllis (Wyman) Parks. Deb loved to cook. She was an avid reader. She also enjoyed going to the beach. She will be remembered for being a real people person. To know her was to love her. Family was her biggest love. Deb is survived by her children, Chad Smith, Dustin Clark, Cody (Audrey) Smith, Bobbie Jo Clark, Sarah Smith; grandchildren, Gracie Lou Smith, River Leo Smith, Aidan Moses, Brynleigh Lane, Hailey Meyer, Quentin Clark; her parents, William and Phyllis Parks; brother, William R. Parks; sister, Robin Parks; nieces and nephews; and many friends including her former spouse, Richard Smith. Deb was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Ann and Robert A. Clark