June 19, 1955 – May 31, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Debra Lynn Smith Mitchell, age 55, wife of Howard Cummings Mitchell, Jr., of 313 W. Fredericks Street, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Lee Smith and Lida Sue Bruce Smith.  She was an honor graduate of Wren High School, Class of 1973 where she lettered in basketball and track.  She attended Anderson College, Clemson University and Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.  Debbie retired from Red Lobster Restaurant after 18 years of service.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Hollie Suzanne Mitchell of Anderson, SC; a son, Carroll Lee Ayers of Charleston, SC; a sister, Linda Faye Spearman of Williamston.  Debbie was loved by the Mitchell, Smith and Ayers families, her many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home.  

The family will be at the residence where a reception will be held following the memorial service.

Flowers are optional.  Memorials may be made to Anderson Interfaith Ministries P.O. Box 1136, Anderson, SC 29622.
    
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