Debra McBride Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Debra McBride Smith

October 9, 2025

New Orleans, Louisiana

Debra McBride Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Rhodes Funeral Home

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Debra McBride Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Debra McBride Smith of New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on October 9, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Debra McBride Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Irvin McBride and Ethel McBride; her brother Edward Turner; and her mother-in-law Lucille Smith. She is survived by: her spouse Terry Smith Sr.; her children, Terry Smith Jr., Terrica Smith and Dina Smith; her siblings, Nancy McDaniel (Joseph), Ethel Murry (John), Anita McBride (Sanford), Wanda Polk (Craig), Sidney McBride Sr. (Jimontanae), Cheryl McBride, Alex Turner, Kenneth McBride Sr. and Janice Jenkins Morris; her grandchildren, Terry Smith III, Tejay Smith, Tyree Smith and Dylan Smith; her great grandchild Terry Smith IV; and her godchildren, Matthew Tanner Jr., Sidney McBride Jr., Jakiera Caples, Devin Schaffer and Diamond Schaffer. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Battle Ground Baptist Church (2241 Flood St, New Orleans, LA 70117). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Battleground Baptist Church (2241 Flood St, New Orleans, LA 70117).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rhodes Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 18

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Battle Ground Baptist Church
2241 Flood St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Sat

Oct 18

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Battleground Baptist Church
2241 Flood St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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