Deborah K Smith

Deborah K Smith (nee Grills), 67, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

She was born December 9, 1955 in Kingsport, TN and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 51 years moving from Lorain.

Deborah worked as an assistant manager in the cafeteria at Vermilion High School for 16 years retiring in 2020.  She had also worked at Lithonia Down Lighting and Lorain Products.

Deborah was a past member of Tower Boulevard Baptist Church, Lorain.  She was active in the Red Hats and enjoyed doing crafts and going out to breakfast with her friend Sally Radabaugh.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, David Smith of Vermilion; daughter, Carrie M (Ian) Smith Wilson of Vermilion; sister, Lisa (Frank) Elliott of Wakeman, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy B. and Amanda Faye Grills.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 27, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.  The family will also receive friends on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc., 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, 5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.