Deborah (Debbie) Cranfill Budzinski, aged 71, passed away on September 15, 2024. She was surrounded by family at North Kansas City Hospital when she peacefully followed the angels into Heaven. She was born on July 27, 1953, in Kansas City Missouri, to Annalou (Moberly) and Edward B. Cranfill Jr. She was a 1971 Oak Park High School (KCMO) graduate. Debbie began her career as a Cosmetologist, then worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years, and retired in 2020. Debbie is survived by two sons, Brian Budzinski (Tina Budzinski) and Josh Russell (Deidre Johnson), and grandchildren, Victoria and Alex. Debbie was a loving sister to Missie Valdiviez (Rich), Janet Terry, and Bud Cranfill. She was "Auntie Deb" to many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and had numerous cousins and friends. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents and an infant nephew.
A visitation for Debbie will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM, and a graveside service at 3:00 PM at White Chapel Cemetery, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119.
A memorial Fund honoring Debbie’s grandchildren has been created: https://gofund.me/830d231a
