Dedria “Dee Dee” Smith, 63, of Ocilla, Georgia, died Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Emory University Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dee Dee was born June 1, 1963, in Ben Hill County, Georgia to the late Robert Eugene & Cornelia “Connie” Woods Smith. She was a graduate of Fitzgerald High School and retired as the Seed Lab Director for the GA Department of Agriculture in Tifton, Georgia. Dee Dee loved all sports, especially the Georgia Bulldogs. She served as an umpire for the Department of Leisure Services in Fitzgerald for over 20 years. Dee Dee was a loving mother and grandmother. She was very giving and loyal. She was the backbone of the whole family and loved her friends and family dearly. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebekah Dawn Smith Sumner of Ocilla; a granddaughter, Lauren Nicole Smith Sumner & Blake of Fitzgerald; a grandson, Landen Wyatt Sumner of Ocilla; a great granddaughter, Layla Grace Sumner of Fitzgerald; a sister, Connie Lee Smith Cardin & Joe and a brother, Edward William Smith both of Fitzgerald; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Paulk Funeral Home, Ocilla, is in charge of arrangements.