Deborah Lynn Smith, 72, a 21-year resident of Kennewick Washington entered into eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 1st, 2023, surrounded by her family and close friends. Deborah was born August 26th, 1950, in Olympia, Washington, to Norman and Mary "Betty" Henderson. She graduated East Anchorage High School in 1968 where she excelled as a Majorette. Deborah married Benjamin Martin Smith on March 12, 1989. She retired as the Eastern Washington Regional Manager of Key Bank on May 7, 2011, after 30 years of faithful service.

Deborah enjoyed spending time with family and friends and entertaining and cooking in her beautiful home. She loved boating with her late husband Ben, attending Husky games and traveling to Cabo San Lucas and other places with her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benjamin Smith, father Norman Henderson, Mother Mary "Betty" Henderson, brother Gregory Henderson, and her beautiful and loving daughter, Alicia Marie Skinner Gurchak.

She is survived by her grandson, Joshua Gurchak, her Brothers Scott and Shawn Henderson (Rebecca), her son-in-law Steve Gurchak, her daughter, Rhonda Nutt, her son William Skinner, her nephews Alan(Kim and Evelyn) and Chase Henderson, and her niece Heather Free (Tyler).

Deborah was loved and respected by all who knew her, she was selfless and compassionate, and a devoted follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an active member of South Hills Church in Kennewick, Washington, where she served with Celebrate Recovery Program and Helping Hands.

Viewing will be Friday, January 20th, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Center, 9353 W. Clearwater Ave. Kennewick.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 1:00 p.m. at South Hills Church, 3700 W. 27th Avenue, Kennewick, followed by graveside service at Desert Lawn Memorial Park 1401 S. Union St, Kennewick. Contributions can be made to the South Hills Benevolent Fund in Deborah's name.