Deborah Harding Lavelle

There was no one like you and will never be anyone like you. You were unwavering in your expectations and soft, warm and deep with your love of the children and us, the parents. You raised my daughter, Kari, and then when she was older, she came to work for you. I love you. Kari loves you and always will. I remember you always snuck away at parties, long before they were over. I am so sad that you snuck away from this party of life, far too soon.

Miss Debbie, you have no idea how much of an effect you have had on my life. i know for a fact that if you had not raised me i would have turned into a much different person. thank you for everything and i hope everyone is doing ok with you gone. you will always be in my heart and i will never ever forget you

Dearest Deborah -- Thank you for being my rock when my son and I needed you. Thank you for being there for him when I could not. Thank you for being one of the Unforgettable Characters in our lives. Now multiply my gratitude by the hundreds of families who thank God for you and the difference you have made.

Love, Vera and Will