Darbie L. Smith

Darbie L. Smith, 40, of Salamanca, NY died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Born June 23, 1981 in Edina, MN, she was the daughter of Michael and Kristie Hammond Banks, TN. She was married on October 13, 2017 in Salamanca, NY to Melissa R. T. Smith, who survives.

Darbie was a graduate of Mariner High School, Class of 1999, and earned her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Edison Community College, Ft. Myers, FL.

She had been employed as a server with the Seneca Allegany Casino for 10 years.

She enjoyed spending time with her children and family, as well as her dogs, especially Tahlula Bell who was also killed in the accident. Darbie also enjoyed shopping and adding to her shoe collection and will be remembered for watching her crime dramas and reality TV.

Surviving besides her wife and parents are: a daughter, Annastacia, Salamanca, NY; a son, Xander, Salamanca, NY; a sister, Molly (Jason) Pegg, FL; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com.