Deborah A. Smathers, 72, of Hudson died Monday, September 9, 2019, at 8:48 p.m. at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehab in Angola where she had resided since March 26th.

She was born January 12, 1947, in Angola to Max and Gloria (Deller) Spangle.

On December 18, 1971, in Angola she married Lynn R. Smathers. He survives in Hudson.

Mrs. Smathers retired after 43 years as a teacher for MSD of Steuben County, having taught at Pleasant Lake, Hendry Park, and Ryan Park schools

She was a charter member of the Pleasant View Church of Christ in Angola and Psi Iota Xi Sorority in Angola.

Deb enjoyed mowing grass, working in the garden, caning, bike riding, and reading. She also loved her grandchildren dearly.

Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer (Jon) Cleaver of Thompson Station, Tennessee, and Kara (Cameron) McElwrath of Auburn, Illinois; five grandchildren, Max Cleaver, Gracie Cleaver, Ben Cleaver, Cameron McElwrath, and Hunter McElwrath; mother-in-law, Dorothy Dunkelberger of Angola; a sister-in-law, Susan Spangle of Angola; and two brothers-in-law, Philip (Bea) Smathers of Kinderhook, MI, and Dale (Sylvia) Smathers of Hudson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, James Spangle.

Funeral services will be Friday, September 13, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Pleasant View Church of Christ, 200 Fox Lake Road, Angola with Pastor Al LaRue officiating. Burial will be in Circle Cemetery, Hudson.

Calling is Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to the service.

Preferred memorials are to Pleasant View Church of Christ.

Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.

Young Family Funeral Home

September 10, 2019

Submitted By: Jim Cox

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