Dolores Deborah Moran

Debbie is survived by her son Sean Moran (Tara), granddaughters Macie and Milly, all of whom reside in Tampa, FL; her brothers Edward Kiesling (Susan) and Ronald Kiesling; nieces Nicole Perna (Bobby) and Danielle Harkins (Paul), all of whom reside in Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Edward and Genevieve.

Debbie was born on February 28, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, to Edward and Genevieve Kiesling. After graduating from Frankford High School, she worked in the accounting department at the S. Klein Department Store in Philadelphia where she would eventually meet her future husband, Patrick Anthony Moran. Soon after marrying, the couple moved to Chicago, and both worked at Goldblatt’s Department Store. Things were going well, but they wanted more. With a shared entrepreneurial spirit, Pat and Debbie left their successful jobs in retail, sold everything they owned, and headed south to embark on a new career path into hotel ownership. Their first hotel, The Patrick Inn, was located in the small town of McDonough, GA. It is here where they welcomed a beautiful son, their pride and joy, Sean Marcial. Pat and Debbie eventually parted ways but remained close friends and business partners until Pat’s passing in 2021. Debbie and Sean had an unbreakable bond and were as close as a mother and son could be. She was a wonderful, caring, generous mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Debbie loved life and enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends. She was known for her classic elegance, impeccable taste, and fun sense of humor. She adored her dog, Princess, whom she adopted through one of her favorite annual charity events, Tuxes and Tails. Debbie was an active patron and member of the South Tampa community and generously supported several local charities, including The Chiselers, Mary Lee’s House, and the Tampa Bay Humane Society, as well as national organizations such as Metropolitan Ministries, the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the chapel at Christ the King Catholic Church with a private reception to follow. Deacon Neil Kennedy will officiate the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Tampa Bay Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family would like to thank the many people who have sent condolences and friends and family for their outpouring of love and support.