I worked with Debra on the campaign for President Obama. She stayed at my place while in transition. She was a phenomenal person. 
 

What a lady and what a quiet force. Debra saw my potential and afforded me my first management role. She had confidence in my abilities and has always  been supportive of me throughout my career and was someone I could depend. 

She has always been such a giving kindhearted person. The last we talked it was her enlisting me to help someone because that is just who she was and what she did.  Ever helping wherever she could. 

Family, God graced us for the special time we all shared with Debra and we thank you for sharing her with us. 
 
God Bless 
Ginger Brown

My sincerest condolences for your loss.  Debra was the first female CFO and executive that ever truly saw me. She was warm, inviting and encouraging, Debra was normal, like a big sister. She frequently had us over to her Pasadena home for our favorite TV shows, art showings or just food & fellowship. As a young woman, 3000 miles away from home, she represented family and home.  Debra encouraged me to ask for more, expect more and appreciate my talents. She was a giant who never needed to yell in order to be heard. At CMS, we all wanted to be there for her when she needed us, because she was always there for us.  I am so very sorry for your loss, but so grateful that you had her for a time.

Respectfully and In His service,
Pamela

I met Debra on a trip to NYC. a time I will never forget. Debra was such a sweet person, not a stranger at all, very warm and friendly. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to share more time with her. My deepest condolences to her Family, Friends and all those who loved and cared about her. Rest in the arms of JESUS Debra until that great day 🙏 .  Annie & Clarence Haywood 

I’ve been reading other condolences and notice they all have one thing in common—Deb does not know the word “stranger.” I started out as Deb’s dog sitter but because   Deb always has space in her heart, time in her life, and a table long enough to offer hospitality to those she meets, I became and remain her friend.  I use the present tense when I speak of my friend, Debra, because I know that she is present, she’s just not where I can see her at the moment.  But we know “our parting will be brief.” I look forward to the day that parting ends.  I hope the peace of the promise of knowing there will be reunion is a comfort to everyone who, like me, loves and misses Deb.

To The Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Debra was my friend and mentor. We shared so many fun times including taking our first trip to Europe with her neice Tiffany. We arrived to the airport right at boarding and airline had oversold coach seats that day. Amazingly,  Debra negotiated First Class seats all the way to Italy!!! That was Debra... The BEST  at everything she did! I will always love her like a sister. 
Respectfully,
Wendy Hill, Pasadena Ca

Memories of my friend Debra will be with me forever and a day. We met on our Airbnb/NAACP "Jonestown2Jonestown Ghana West Africa journey (August 2019).  As total strangers, in a matter of minutes, we established an instant friendship, and this due to her whole-hearted, delightful, and approachable personality.  We experienced many unforgettable days and events in our travels and remained in consent contact upon returning to the United States, even living in separate states. It truly saddens me as we will not see her contagious smile or hear that powerful yet soft voice until we meet again in our afterlife. Debra, indeed a particular person I was Blessed to encounter and one I will never forget, even with the short-term time we shared as friends.  Be in peace, and thank you, my friend!
Peggy J Sturdivant

Although I'm a few years older, we became friends when I started doing your hair.  You and I being born the same month of July shared many of the same feelings towards life.  I'll not forget the birthday party we had at your house on San Pascual in Pasadena. Those were the days.  Your adventurous ways and the entrepreneur in you kept me on my toes.  I had to represent (smile).  Your Faith in God was greatly appreciated and kept us grounded. You are sadly now gone but will not be forgotten. God Bless You and keep you on His Throne. 

We shared so much laughter and so many phone calls into the wee hours of the night discussing our kids when they were young, my son John and your daughter Christina  I'm so grateful that our paths intertwined along the path. I know Our Father is with you.
Love, Muniece

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Debra Jeanne Santos

12 juillet 1957 – 30 juin 2020

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