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DEBORAH A. KEATING GRAY

DEBORAH A. KEATING GRAY obituary, Lenexa, MO

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DEBORAH GRAY Obituary

Deborah A. Keating Gray, 54, of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 after a long courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. She spent the last 6 years under the care of the wonderful staff at Hillside Village in DeSoto, KS. A visitation will be from 10-11:00 AM Friday, February 6, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to Huntington's Disease Society of America or a charity of your choice. Deborah was born October 20, 1960, in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband Jamie Gray. Deborah is survived by her daughter Samantha Mika Levine and her husband Aaron, mother Sharon and her step father John Cox, sisters: Sheila (Chip) Harmon, Jacqueline (Rick) Gray, step sisters: Carol Gorman, Nancy (Louis) Zarr and several nieces, nephews and extended family. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory (913) 438-6444) Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 5, 2015.

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Kim Barker

February 7, 2015

Jackie, The entire time I have known you, you have spoke of your sister with great love. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Nan & Harry Stein

February 6, 2015

We are sorry to hear about your Mom, Sam. I'm sure she is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad at this time.

February 6, 2015

Sharon, I just heard from Shawn about your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers. So very very sorry about your loss. May your memories help comfort you during this difficult time & may Our Lord give your strength & peace

Shawn Miller

February 6, 2015

Our hearts are filled with memories. Prayers for all the family.

Shirley Suhr Rice

February 5, 2015

Sharon, John, Sam, Shelia and Jackie,
Keeping all of you in my prayers as you mourn the loss of Debbie. I will cherish memories of her friendship forever.

Rebecca Belt

February 5, 2015

May your memories bring you comfort. We hope DEBBIE and our mom and sister are all having a great time in heaven. We all had some fun times together with a beautiful DEBBIE. Love to you all! Rebecca and Rachelle

Carol Mills

February 5, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy is going out to all of you! Jackie, you were an amazing sister to Deb! She surely felt your love and dedication throughout her illness. I am sending love, hugs and prayers to everyone.
May the choirs of angels come to greet her and speed her to paradise. She is at peace and free of all that incapacitated her.

David Mann

February 5, 2015

May Debbie rest in peace forever more. My thoughts and prayers to Jackie and family.....

Barbara Leuty

February 5, 2015

Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and prayers for strength now and in the days ahead.

Jan Rothermich

February 5, 2015

Sharon, my heart is full as I learn of the end of Debbie's long journey. May you feel the love of your family and friends and know the strength and peace of God's love.

February 5, 2015

Jackie, We are so sorry for the loss of your sister, Deborah. Our condolences to your family, Shiela, and Sharon as well. Tom and Sharon Soetaert.

DALE TAYLOR

February 5, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael Payne

February 5, 2015

I was saddened to see Deb's obit this morning. My sympathies go out to all of her family! Debbie and I were good friends many, many years ago in grade school at St. Francis. We probably laughed more together as kids than we learned. I have fond memories of Debbie, and I recall riding the bus together in 1974 to go downtown to see our parents, who both worked at Commerce Bank. Music brings back memories, and whenever I hear the song "Rock The Boat" by the Hues Corporation (early 1970's) it reminds me of Deb; I don't remember exactly why, but I seem to remember we both liked that song. I probably danced to it with her at the 7th-8th grade dances. To this day, I still have a little bracelet that she gave me all those years ago. I don't think I ever saw Debbie again after we graduated from St. Francis Xavier grade school, but I never forgot her. RIP Debbie, from your long ago friend, Mike Payne

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory - Lenexa

8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215

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6

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory - Lenexa

8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215

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