Deborah Elizabeth SMITH-WESTRUM

SMITH-WESTRUM, Deborah Elizabeth, age 47, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Fenton, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Deacon Ron Kenney officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Deborah Smith-Westrum Memorial Fund for her children's education. Deborah was born December 10, 1963 in Flint the daughter of Gary and Beverly (Whitworth) Smith. She graduated from Fenton High School in 1982 and later earned Bachelor Degrees from Alma College and Eastern Michigan University. Deborah was employed as a caregiver at Columbiere Elder Care Center, where she provided devoted, tender care for retired clergy. She was also a skilled artist, who created many fine works of art. More than anything, Deborah was a homemaker and loving mother who cherished her children. Surviving are her two children, Maxwell Cord Westrum, Piper Lauren Elizabeth Westrum and their father, Ron Westrum; parents, Gary and Bev Smith of Fenton; sister, Chris Ann Smith of Fenton; brother, Gary Paul Smith and wife Deana of St. Clair Shores; two nieces, Amanda Tougas, Danica Smith; two nephews, Gavin Smith, Dalton Smith; grandmother, Mary Niedzwiecki of East Tawas. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nora Ebel; great-grandparents, Victor and Justina Smith. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Ron Westrum for his unconditional love and kindness. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States