Deborah "Debbie" Smith Ross, 60 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 25, 2022 at her residence in Kings Mountain, NC.

Born in Cleveland Co, NC, she was wife of 36 years to the late Timothy "Tim" David Ross, daughter of the late William Kenneth Smith and Doris Yates Smith. Debbie was an elementary school teacher at West Elementary for 18 years, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and former director of Dot's Daycare. She was artistic and enjoyed teaching and playing with her granddaughter, Harper.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Tyler Ross and Haley Adams, Kings Mtn

Tanner Ross and wife Savannah, Kings Mtn.

Daughter: Tiffany Ross and Connor Stamey, Kings Mtn.

Sisters: Darla Smith Bridges and husband Rusty, Lowell, NC

Deda Smith Shepard and husband Kyle, Moore, SC

Granddaughter: Harper Ross

Lifelong friend: Ann Lewis, Shelby, NC

FUNERAL SERVICE: Bethlehem Baptist Church, Tuesday, June 28, 2022

3:00 P.M. Dr. Steve Taylor, officiating

VISITATION: 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2022 prior to the service at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Alzheimer's Association 4600 Park Road, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA