Remembering you on your birthday. 
Love,
Mom

Your first Easter, my beautiful daughter.  You loved shopping at young age! 
Miss you every moment of every day!
❤️ Mom

Remembering your first Easter my precious daughter. 
Love 
Mom

Think of you everyday, so many memories my sweet daughter.
Miss you so much.
Love, Mom

Missing your sweet smile each and everyday. 
Love,
Mom

Four years ago life changed. You left here for a better place. Know that your memories are forever stored away in a part of my heart. I love you.

The kitties and I miss you!

John

My heart remembers you every day,my beautiful daughter. ..your first steps, your laughter, your playful, nature, kind heart. Your beauty was inside and transcends outward to your sparkling green eyes and bubbling personality that gave comfort to those around you.
You're in my daily thoughts and a part of my heart is always with you.
Love, 
Mom

It’s been three years since you left, but it seems like yesterday. 

You are in my thoughts and heart every day. 

The kitties and I remember you and miss you lots.

With all my love forever and always,

John 

It’s been two years. I miss you more than ever. 

All my love forever and always,

John 

(The kitties miss you, too)

My sweet angel I miss you each and every day...your passing has left a hole in my heart and life. I see those sparkling green eyes in my heart and your flowing blonde hair...watching little girls shopping with their mothers, memories flow of holding your hand shopping@ Recall various outfits you wore.
My life is empty of your smile, laughter and the wisdom of you.
More than my daughter, a friend, confidant and a gem of gems in my life.
My heart has hole where you brightened my life...
You dear daughter are a bright light wherever you are and dimness in mine...I love you, miss you and pray you're at peace.
Love to eternity...Mom

Deborah has left many  FOOTPRINT's during her lifetime for all to see how she served God by giving Kindness  Caring and Love to others on Earth  //   The word  FOOTPRINT is related to Jesus and he has passed it onto us  which we call  Memories /  FOOTPRINT's is also a Sign from Jesus to remind us he is always there for us / FOOTPRINT's is very important /  it's a Notebook for Jesus and when we are called to Heaven's Gates we are Judged  by are Deeds  how Kind and Loving we treat others all is registrated in the FOOTPRINTS we leave behind /  We should all follow in Deborah FOOTPRINT's she is a Star in our Heavens / and will alway's Rest in Peace at home with Jesus  / Our FOOTPRINT's will be Judged on how we live our lives on Earth // Deborah will alway's be Remembered with lot's of LOVE in our Heart's for her // Many Blessing's Cousin Claire Hanna- Popejoy / // //  

Debbie,
I will always remember your smiling face and cheerful little smile!
May God continue to smile on you and your family members..
Love 💕 
Kevin 

Debbi we can no longer see you with our eyes, that sparkle in those beautiful emerald eyes of yours but you're forever in my heart.
I no longer hear your laugh, see you smile but have comfort in knowing you touched so many lives in your short life.
A day doesn't pass that you're not in my thoughts,  memories of your growing up from baby to the kind loving daughter, lady, nurse, wife  and life taken too early.
Miss you my daughter and my heart aches for you.
Rest in peace.
Love...Mom

Sympathy/Love/Prayers to all the Family   I Just saw on Computer  of Debbie s  passing my memories of Debbie have alway s been close  in mind and heart //    A Candle will be lite in her memory at Holy Trinity every Sunday //  May God Bless and Keep all of you safe       //  Cousin Claire Hanna-Popejoy

The first time she watched her brother get a diaper changed and got sprayed in the face.
Debbi & Billy fully of mud in San Pedro wrestling the dog barking and my hosing them down.
Debbi the Rainbow girl, so many gowns, her first job at Jack in the Box.
So proud when she bought her first car on her own at 18 in VA Bch and negotiating her loan.
My daughter, the smile and heart open for everyone  and a laugh that was contagious. 
She loved her family unconditionally and her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children,  the ones she could never bear.
Debbi your spirit lives in all our hearts every moment and mine aches to hear your laughter and advice again...my daughter  I love and miss you but know you're watching over all of us and free of pain.
God has a true Angel and thankful for sharing the moments given us and the spirit lives with us forever. 
Love you forever my daughter. Your smile and glow forever within me, miss you so much it aches. 
Watch over your brother and his family.
Love endlessly, 
Mom


It's been 17 days now and I still find my self going in my phone to call you but then reality hits me again. Aunt Debbie wasn't just my aunt but was my best friend, and a mother figure to me. The past few days I have seen a Robin every single day. Three days after your passing one landed on my car. Driver side mirror and stayed there when I got out of my car and till I got back. Then when I was driving to work one landed on the hood of my car and stayed there as I drove through town. I would like to think it's a sign from you. I know you wouldn't want us to be sad but to rejoice the life you had. You left an impeccable mark in all of our lives. I know you are watching over all of us and smiling down as we remember you and share stories of times we have had. I promise I will watch after dad and grandma and uncle John. I promise to keep better contact with everyone because we are not always promised tomorrow. I know you would not want us to worry over the regrets we have made. I just wish heaven had a phone so I could call you and hear your voice just once more and hear you say have sweety or hows my favorite niece. I love you so much. I know this pain doesn't go away but we will learn to live through it by the great amazing memories we have of you. This isn't a goodbye  but just till I see you again. 

I have waited before I sat down and wrote something. Debbi and I were married for almost thirty years. As with all married couples there were good times and times not so good. But we weathered all the storms life sent our way. While we did not have children, we had cats. Debbi doted on her four footed children and took great pains to love them all. Some of my best memories are of Debbi taking care of kittens we adopted. Debbi was a very special caring person. She loved her family and the family she joined when we married. I never thought of a life without her,, but now that I am facing that,, I realize that shhe is with me every day,, in my heart and memories. 

All my love forever and always

Your Loving Husband,

John

I am a friend of  Gailmarie. I never met Debbie but Gailmarie spoke of her so often I almost feel like I met her. Gailmarie would be so excited just to get a phone call from her best girlfriend and daughter. Their love was so apparent! No parent should ever have to bury a child. My deepest condolences to Gailmarie and her family. My deepest sympathy. Rick keyster, Gailmarie's friend 



To Debbie's family: I'm so sorry for your loss. While spending a few Holidays in the past with Debbie, John, and their families; I remember her being very friendly, kind, entertaining, and a great host. One Christmas (about 10 years ago), she surprised me with  a gift of a handsome winter coat - which I still use. Even today - when I use it, I remember her gracious gift to me. I can only imagine the loss-shock everyone is coping with. The heavens have received a special person... 

  I miss you so much Deb. I am comforted in knowing that you passed peacefully , and John was a great husband to you and you had over 30 great years together. The conversation we had after Shelby and Nick's wedding about all the good years you had together and your love for John should be a comfort to all , know that my sister had a full life with a good man ! You dedicated your life as a nurse to helping people , and I know you are in a better place . We will always have you with us in our hearts and you live on in our memories for ever ! Sitting here watching the Three Stooges remembering when we were kids and would drive mom crazy imitating them. Love you my sister ! 

Gailmarie, 
May you find comfort in your memories. I'm sending prayers for you and your family.
Fondly,
Mary

Debbie,
My memories of you are fond and warm, your soft spoken mannerism, kindness and love of your Mom and family radiated when you spoke of them!
The void you have left behind will never be filled..
May God welcome you with all the blessings you have earned!
Love you 
Kevin 

Aunt Debbie, I may not have known you very long but it feels like I have known you forever. The first day I met you, you made it seem like I was already part of the family and that we've known each other for a long time. I will never forget the first day I met you, you welcomed me with open arms. You had a huge impact on my life. And I am forever grateful that I was able to meet you and call you my aunt. It will not be the same without you at mine and Matt's wedding. I am going to miss you so much. I love you aunt Debbie. I will think of you everyday. You were such a talented women. You are a great baker and cook you made the best cake at Shelby's wedding. I am grateful of everything you have done for me and Matt. It will never be forgotten. You had such a caring heart. I know you're watching over us. I love you aunt Debbie. May you rest in peace...

Aunt Debbie was and still is the most amazing woman to have walked the earth. She was the best aunt I could ever ask for.  I remember asking her if she would want to make my wedding cake last year. I enjoyed learning and help her make the cakes. She was always the go to for advice, or for anything. She would always try to help no matter what. I remember her coming down for my bridal shower party and was teaching me how she made jewelry. I went through my jewelry box and fond all the things you have made me. Tears still come everytime I think of you. I remember going to Florida with you and going to Disney world. One of the best summers of my life besides you coming to my wedding.  You taught me how properly sew. How to bake and so much more. I love you so much and miss you so much. I would give anything just to heard your voice or to see you again. Rest in peace Aunt Debbie. This isn't goodbye its till we see you again. 

On 0ctober 8th 1958 in Boston.  MA -GOD blessed my life with an Angel...my daughter Deborah was born...she spent her few weeks in an incubator. Tiny and sweet.
Throughout  life Debbie spread kindness and joy to everyone her life touched and no surprise she chose to become an RN and care for more people.
She was more than a daughter,  she was my friend, confidant,  advisor and a far better person than anyone I have ever known.
Part of my heart is gone forever on 10 April 2020.
Debbie is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years John
My son her loving and close brother Billy Ray
Nephews Matthew, Brandon 
Nieces Shelby,  Stacey 
My brother her uncle Charles
God you received a True and Great Angel 
Love you
Mom

John and your family we are very sorry to hear of Deborah's passing

Paul & JoAnn Phelps 

Debbie was the best aunt a kid could ask for and more of a mother to me than my own she was always there with a listening ear and helpful words no matter what it was she had the biggest heart out of anyone I ever met she was the most caring person I've ever met and could always make you laugh she was really funny from just cracking jokes to telling funny stories about her and my dad as kids I miss her so so much life will not be the same without her here the hole she left us with will never be filled we will just have to learn to live with her watching over us God keep her close she's super funny always has a listening ear and a few helpful words i know she's watching over us i love you so much aunt Debbie and to anyone reading this never ever take anyone for granted they could be gone in a second make that phone call send that text make the trip to see them because they could be gone and you could be left with the regrets of wanting more time with them id give anything just to hear here cheerful voice say "hey nephew I love you" one last time ill always miss her but I know she's in a better place I love you with all my heart aunt Debbie ill make sure I stay close to uncle John and ill keep your brother in good health and watch over grandma too I've got this you can rest now. I love you more than anything and ill miss you everyday of my life.  love your nephew 

OBITUARY

Deborah Ann Ford

October 8, 1958 – April 10, 2020

Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

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