WHITLEY, Deborah Patricia nee Bodden, of Lutz, was born on October 10, 1957 in Tampa, FL to Rupert Bodden and Althea Bodden nee Cuylen. She went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2015 at the age of 57 years old. Deborah loved to cook and was a world traveler, visiting such places as Paris, Egypt, Russia, China, Ireland and Peru. Her absolute joy in life was spending time with her beloved family and many close friends. In addition to her parents, Deborah is survived by her loving husband Michael of 35 years; son, Christopher and his wife Julie; her grandchildren, Raven and Nolan and her brother, Douglas Bodden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deborah’s name to the American Cancer Society by visiting https://donate.cancer.org. All arrangements are entrusted to Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel.
