Harberd.
She was a longtime resident of Ann Arbor and Detroit, Mi. Debbie relocated to Riverdale,
Georgia in 2010.
After a lengthy illness, Debbie made her transition on February 11, 2021.
Debbie was a longstanding member of Bethel A.M.E. Church of Ann Arbor, MI. She was an
active member of the John A. Woods gospel choir. Later in life, she reaffirmed her faith with
Greater Saint Peter A.M.E. Church of Jonesboro, GA under the leadership of Rev. A. Angelo
Dixison II, M. DIV.
Debbie graduated from Ann Arbor High in 1968. She married Bobby (Eugen) Ross and two
children were born to that union. Later in life, Debbie married Richard D. Benon Jr.; He was the
Love of her life for 45 years.
In 1969 she worked as a CNA at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, in Ann Arbor, MI. 1978 Debbie
worked for the Washtenaw County Health Department & Affiliated Visiting Nurse Agencies of
Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, where she cared for many people in their homes. She had a true gift
for caring for others in need . Debbie worked for the University of Michigan ULAM Department
as a lab technician.
After the birth of her first grandchild, she was inspired to open her home
daycare which allowed caring for her grandchildren during their infant and toddler years. After
her move to Atlanta, she found herself working at Stellar Laundromat, where her kindness and
respect for others earned their love and support. The families loved to see Ms. Debbie.
Debbie is survived by her husband Richard D. Benon Jr., her two daughters; Cassandra
(Edward) Hall, and Tunicia (William) Ross-Springer, four grandchildren; Darius Ross, Edward E.
Hall IV, ShaVeeta Hall, and DeAnte’ Springer, one great-grandson; Logan Springer, two
step-brothers; Wallace (Flossie) Anderson and Phil (Doris) Anderson and one step-sister; Penny
Anderson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Preceding her in death was her sister; Judith Overstreet, granddaughter; Angel Hall, and
step-brother; James Anderson.
She was greatly loved and will be missed dearly.
Family and friends at the request of Deborah Benon
“Direct Cremation"
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