Deborah Lee Clary

Mrs. Deborah Lee Clary, age 72 of Smithville, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. She was a Christian and loved the Lord. She moved to Tennessee 5 years ago to be near her family whom she loved and adored. She spent most of her adult life on Anna Maria Island in the Gulf of Mexico and cherished her time there. She was a boat manufacturer and took great pride in her work of restoring and building boats. She loved to fish as well as her time spent on the beach. The one thing about her, that says the most, is her huge heart for helping others in need. She lived to give.

Mrs. Clary was born on June 14, 1951 in Akron, Ohio. Her parents, who preceded her in death, were John Maag and Grace Thompson Moss.

The family has chosen direct cremation per the request of Mrs. Clary.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Melissa Harrison (Michael D’Andre) of Smithville, Tracy Boyett of Dowelltown, 1 son, David (Colleen) Clary of Smithville, 8 grandchildren, Kenny (Laura) Johnson, Keith (Halea) Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Kristina Herriott, JJ Herriott, Kobbe Clary, Brayden Miller and Kyleigh Hill, 12 great-grandchildren also survive.

In closing, per Deborah’s favorite quote, Pshaw Ya’ll!