Evangelist Deborah Brockmon Smith

Evangelist Deborah Brockmon Smith, a devoted mother and grandmother, known for her unwavering spiritual faith and physical support, was born on October 24, 1957, in White Plains, Alabama. She was the cherished daughter of Charles Brockman, Sr. and Willie Mae Jemison Brockman. A woman of strong faith, Ms. Smith found solace and purpose in her relationship with the Lord. From her early days, she confessed her love and belief in Christ at St. Paul CME, in Jacksonville, AL and New Prospect Baptist Church in Choccolocco, AL. Her steadfast commitment to her faith grew at Miracle Revival Temple, where she received her calling to ministry. After becoming an ordained minister at Loving Hands International Outreach in Atlanta, Georgia, she began her ministry. She received her formal education in the Calhoun County School System and graduated from White Plains High School with the class of 1975. She later joined the workforce and became a Nurse's Assistant at Emory Hospital and Grady Hospital in Atlanta where she found joy in caring for others. As Deborah traveled through this walk of life, she met and married Mr. Willie Keller, Sr. and this union was blessed with a loving son. Later in life, she expanded her family with the blessing of three more children after uniting in holy matrimony with her soulmate, Mr. Alonzo O'Hara Smith, who preceded her in death. Ms. Smith, being a selfless woman of many passions, found her true passion lay in being a spiritual fighter and an advocate for cerebral palsy. She traveled to Washington, D. C. to use her influence to lobby government officials on behalf of cerebral palsy awareness. Deborah was also a servant of WOVEN (Women of Virtues Evangelizing Nations), a Christian women's organization. WOVEN's vision is to take the church outside the walls and proclaim the gospel and provide outreach for the communities. In her spare time, she found crocheting to be, not only a creative outlet, but also a rewarding hobby. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the heavens opened their gates to welcome an angel. She transitioned peacefully from this earthly walk of life to her new eternal resting place when she answered the Master's call while in the care of Tanner Medical Center. In her passing, she joins her son, Xavier Brockmon, her husband, Alonzo O'Hara Smith, her parents, Willie Mae Brockman Leary and Charles Brockman, Sr., and her sister Priscilla Brockmon. Her presence will forever resonate in the hearts of her children Willie Keller, Jr., Carlos (Laquesha) Smith, Jonise Smith, and Josiah Smith; siblings, Jerome Brockmon, Pamela (Ervin) Moore, and Charles (Sherry) Brockman, Jr.; grandchildren, Carlos Smith, Jr., Elijah Smith, Amir Smith, and Ashira Smith; Aunt, Mahala Robinson; uncles, Horace Jemison and Larry Jemison; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. May her legacy of love, faith, and compassion of her remarkable soul forever linger in the hearts of those she touched.

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Evangelist Deborah Brockmon Smith

October 24, 1957 - November 8, 2024