Deborah A Saddler

Deborah Althea Saddler, daughter of the late James Eugene and Mary Edith Johnson, was born on September 11, 1946, in Monkton, Maryland. She departed this life onFriday, October 2, 2026 after a brief illness. It was during her upbringing in a modest home in Monkton where she learned the value of family, the art of cooking, and the gift of making people laugh and feeling welcomed.

She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: cooking, fishing, watching her beloved Orioles and Ravens, westerns, Perry Mason, and Columbo. But what she enjoyed most was being surrounded by the people she loved. For Deborah, life was meant to be lived, shared, and enjoyed together. Affectionately known as “Sis,” Deborah was a woman who left a lasting and favorable impression on everyone fortunate enough to have known her. She had an easy way of bringing laughter, life, and warmth into every room she entered and was one of those truly special people who could make an ordinary moment memorable simply by being herself.

Deborah was the middle child and the only girl among five siblings. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, an aunt, and a friend. But mostly she was a source of joy and strength to so many. She had a remarkable ability to make friends wherever she went and was often the life of the party. Deborah loved being around people and loved having an enjoyable time. In true Deborah fashion, you barely had to say, “Let’s go,” before she was already in the car, ready for whatever adventure was waiting.

Deborah’s faith was also an important part of her life. She accepted Christ at an early age and sang in the church choir. Her faith was a part of who she was and remains a meaningful part of the legacy she leaves behind. After completing her education in the Baltimore County Public School System, she went on to take great pride in her work at Pall Corporation, where she spent more than 30 years working in shipping. Her dedication and commitment to her work and her willingness to help fellow coworkers were a testament to the person she was—dependable, hardworking, and devoted.

But Deborah was not focused only on work. As many know, she had a knack for turning a phrase and was quick with one of her many colorful sayings, such as “Go to war, Miss Agnes,” “If I do, Skippy will roll over,” and “You look like death eating sauerkraut.” Those sayings may have made us laugh then, but they will assuredly mean even more now. We can almost hear Deborah saying them in her own unmistakable way. And someday, when one of those phrases comes up in conversation, there will be a smile, a laugh, and someone saying, “That sounds just like Deborah.” It is that quick

wit, sense of humor, and relaxed personality that made her so memorable and loved by those who knew her.

If there are two things that meant the most to Deborah, the first one would be her girls—affectionately known as “Debbie’s Girls,” Neasey, Nessa, and Nangie. They held an especially precious place in her heart. She loved them completely. The bond they shared was built on love, laughter, memories, and a lifetime of moments that can never be replaced. Not surprisingly, the second would be happiness for every member of her family. She simply wanted everyone to be

happy, to laugh, to enjoy themselves, to enjoy life, and above all, to enjoy one another. Family was at the heart of everything she did. Deborah’s absence will be felt in countless ways—in the quiet moments, in family gatherings, in the stories that begin with “Remember when Deborah…,” and in the laughter that follows. There will always be things that remind her loved ones of her: a favorite saying, a familiar old school R&B song, a delicious meal, an Orioles game on television, or simply the sound of people laughing together.

Though our hearts are heavy with her passing, we can be grateful for the gift of having known and loved her. Deborah lived a life filled with faith, family, friendship, hard work, laughter, and love. She freely gave people memories that will last a lifetime, and those memories will keep a part of her with us always.

Deborah, you are loved.

You are missed.

You will forever be remembered.

Rest peacefully, Sis.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Johnson; her brothers, Herbert (Bunky), Lawson (Butch), and Courtney; and her longtime life partner, William Owens. Deborah is survived by her daughters, Eillen Satterfield (James Satterfield, Jr.), Angela Johnson (Glenn Foster), and Erin Burley (Kenneth Burley).

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Shelton Satterfield (Natasha Neale), Justin Satterfield (Deneen Satterfield), Marcell Butler (Marcus Butler), Tyler Butler, Kendall Marie Hall (Tyree Hall), and her great grandchildren, Kennedy Satterfield, James Jones III, Nehemiah Butler, Leilani Hall, Keaton Satterfield, Nyomi Butler, and Vincent Satterfield; her brother, Ross Johnson (Velda Johnson), sister-in-law, Sarah Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 for a visitation from 11:00 am to12:00 pm, with Celebration of Life services beginning at 12:00 pm.

Interment, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 E. Padonia Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.