Deborah was born on July 29, 1960, in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of Elmer and Jane (Kaullen) Keilholz who preceded her in death. She was a 1978 graduate of Chamois High School in Chamois, MO. She was a member of the MO National Guard and a former Chamois Marshall. In 2008, she retired from Fulton State Hospital as a Custodial Worker. Deb was a faithful member of Church of God of Holiness in Fulton, MO and a founding member of the Fulton Celebrate Recovery Group. She enjoyed gardening, horseback riding, woodworking, rescuing animals and spending time with family.
Survivors include: long-time friend, April Middleton; three brothers, Joe Keilholz (Verda Rogers), David Keilholz (Sandra) and Jeffrey Keilholz (Jennifer); Godson and nephew, DJ Keilholz (Dawna) and his children, Abigail, Brieanna and Lincoln; four aunts, Amelda “Mel” Rost, Rosemary Rost, Loretta Inserra and Shirley Keilholz; three uncles, Raymond Keilholz, Leonard Keilholz and CW Kaullen and nieces and nephews, Angela Bledsoe, Amy Keilholz (Chris), Tiffany Perrey (Justin), Amanda Wieberg (Cody), Ashley Strope (Ed Honey), Daniel Keilholz (Bonnie), Zach Strope (Alexys) and Jacob Keilholz (Kara).
Preceding her in death was long time partner, Ruth Maddox, sister, Colleen Strope, brother-in-law Rodney Strope and sister-in-law, Pamela Keilholz.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Church of God of Holiness in Fulton, MO. Funeral service will be follow at 11:00 am at the church with Rev Travis Sayler officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Celebrate Recovery – Church of God of Holiness, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
