Deborah Jean Patton Smith Obituary
The memory of Deborah Jean Patton Smith (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jeanine Patton, and Daniel Patton, Jr.; and her brother Daniel Patton II. She is survived by: her son Nathan Lamar Smith; her sister Denise Hobson (Robert); her cousins, Donna Odom, Michael Williams (Tiffany), Gina Kimbrough and Jonte Kimbrough; her friend Mariel Crutcher of Ruskin, Florida.; her sisters-in-law, Patricia A. Smith of Baton Rouge, LA and Dawn Gardner Smith of Kalamazoo, MI; and her nieces and nephews, Derek Thomas, Tealyta Crockett, Monique Smith, Tomako Smith, Chaketta Scott, Iscavate Hayes, Richarda Jones, Emanuel Smith, Scentelia Smith and Shemietra Rogers.
