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Debra Copp Obituary
44, of Gilbert, AZ passed away on May 5, 2013 at her home in Gilbert, Arizona after a valiant fight against an aggressive form of breast cancer, her family by her side.
Debra was born in Mesa, Arizona and a 1986 graduate of McClintock High School. She was a dedicated hair stylist for over twenty years and had many devoted clients.
Debra worked in Gilbert where she lived with her fiance, Lawrence Williams and four dogs which she loved tremendously.The world is a little darker today without her beautiful smile and she will forever be missed. We love you beautiful girl. Debra is survived by her loving brothers and sisters, James Marlow, Jerry Marlow, Judy Marlow and Marianne Copp along with her mother Sylvia Myrtle, step-father James Myrtle and step-daughter Madison Williams as well as 2 nieces Alyssa Marlow and Adrienne Stephenson.
Services to celebrate Debra's life will be held at Mission Community Church located at 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert AZ on May 17, 2013 at 10:00 am. Flowers may be sent to the location of the service the day of, but should be delivered no later than 9:00 am.
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Marianne Copp
May 5, 2025
Until I see you again.❤
Marianne Copp
May 5, 2025
Another year and the heartache hasn’t gone away. What I would give to hear your voice and do the things we once did as sisters. I love and miss you every day. ❤
Marianne
May 6, 2024
Eleven years has gone by and my heart still aches like it was yesterday.
I miss you so much and I will love you forever.
Marianne Copp
November 1, 2023
Today would have been your 55th birthday my beautiful Debra. I so miss celebrating our birthdays together. It has never been the same since you left us. I was so blessed to have had you as my little sister. Missing you until I see you again. ♥
Marianne Copp
May 5, 2023
It´s been 10 years since you left us my little sis. I miss you everyday. Forever in my heart.
Marianne
May 6, 2022
It´s been 9 years and the sting still hurts every day. I´ll be missing you until I see you again.
Marianne Copp
May 6, 2021
Thought about you as always yesterday. It has been eight long years without you.
Marianne Copp
May 6, 2020
Missing you. Seven years seems like eternity.❤
Marianne Copp
January 10, 2020
I have you on my mind little sister. I miss you so very much. I will see you again❤
Holly Bryant
May 6, 2019
I cant believe its been 6 years... I think of you all the time, Triggered by a song from memory or simply your beautiful smile. You were truly a light in this world and will never be forgotten. Beautiful inside and out ❤
Marianne Copp
June 11, 2016
Missing you today as always♡♡♡
Marianne Copp
January 6, 2015
Thinking of you tonight. Forever in my heart?
I miss you so much baby!!!!XOXOXOXO
Larry Williams
August 1, 2014
My love,
I had the most amazing dream this morning! We were together again, and you were as real as the last breath I just took.
We laughed uncontrolably just like we used to, we walked hand in hand as we always did, I touched your gorgeous face, you snuggled in close to me with your face burried in my chest as Sophie, Sammy, Sonnie, and Sadie curled up around us. You were 100% healthy Baby, but slowly you stood and said you had to go. II tried to speak and get up but was unable to do either, as my tears began to flow you knelt next to me, held my face in your hands and kissed me. As you waalked away, you turned and blew me a kiss just like we use to do after each hug and kiss that preceeded our going out to start each and every day. i was awakend by the babies licking me as i sobbed harder than i have in weeks. As i prepare to turn out the lights please come back tand visit tonight. Living without you is sill unbearable. The babies and I miss you so much, and I love you more than ever.
Missing you so much baby!!XOXOXOXO ~ HELP
November 5, 2013
I feel blessed to know Debra. She brought joy to us all.
Larry
November 5, 2013
Hi Baby!!
What you've shown us these past few days has been amazing. You are amazing! You are the light, the love, and the one I long to hold again! Next time we won't be letting go!! FOREVERMYLOVEXOXOXOXO
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Marianne Copp
November 5, 2013
Thinking of you as always, but this time realizing it has been 6 months tonight since you left us. It seems like forever since we last spoke, but I find comfort now when I talk to you, which is quite often. I will be continuously missing you until I see you again my sweet sister. Love you always and forever.
Dave Knoer
November 5, 2013
Deborah, know that no matter where you are, you are truly loved and missed. You have touched the hearts of many, and your legacy of love continues.
September 7, 2013
My best memory of Deb is from the early 80's when she and I went to the Rick Springfield concert. Deb loved him so much. Her bedroom was covered in posters of him, she even had posters on the ceiling so when she laid down she could stare at him. I remember at the concert we saw a girl who had 20 to 30 buttons of Rick Springfield pined to her shirt and Deb spent all the money she had to buy all of them. She cried so hard after the concert because she didn't get to at least touch him. I have thought about you so often over the years and I wish we would have kept in touch. You will always be loved and missed.
Larry
July 25, 2013
My gorgeous Debra. My soul mate, my best friend, my lover, my everything. There's no way for me to express how much I continually miss you every moment of every day! Forever in my heart and soul baby! XOXOXOXO
dawn novak (martin)
July 23, 2013
I new Debra when I was growing up in Tempe. The memories I have are great ones. Debra is now an angel watching over loved ones.
Mike Coonen
June 17, 2013
A bright angel who always lifted my spirits when i got my haircuts over the last 20 years. Going to miss you bigtime.
Marianne
May 29, 2013
My heart aches everyday for you. I miss you so much my sweet sister.
Judy & Peggy
May 26, 2013
We are thinking of you and missing you so much!! All of our love...XXXOOO
Mom & J.
May 21, 2013
Our beloved Deb, you were with us for such a short time in our lives but you made us so proud to call you our own. God gave us such a special daughter when he gave us you and we are so grateful for the joys and memories you gave to all of us. You were and always will be our "special" angel, our baby girl that can never be replaced. You will always be in every breath we take,
in every day we live, in every thought we have. Our hearts are broken now precious, but there's comfort in knowing we'll be with you again one day. Rest in heavenly peace along God's side sweetheart, until we can embrace and hug you again. We will always love you and miss you forever & ever. God Bless you angel.
Ann Smith
May 18, 2013
Debra, you are loved by so many people and we will miss you horribly!
Your Memorial Service yesterday was a symbol of that and extremely special. Your spirit, smile and laugh brought happiness to all of us.
We met 18 years ago when I needed a haircut and immediately became trusting friends that bonded over soaps, rock and roll, and life experiences. I will miss seeing you every month and very honored to have known you. Thank you for being such a genuine ray of sunshine in my life for so many years.
I know you are now another Angel in our lives and that brings me comfort.
Rest in peace Chic! Love you....
Linda Marlow
May 16, 2013
Debra, heaven has called home a beautiful spirit. May you always rest in eternal peace, knowing how much you are loved and missed. God Bless You always.
Peggy Phillips
May 16, 2013
Deb, I want you to know how much I will always love you and admire you. You're strength and courage is simply amazing. I am thankful that you are no longer frustrated or in pain. I am forever blessed not only to have had you as my dear friend, but also my sister. Thank you Deb. I love you and God bless you.
Peg
Jennifer Davis
May 15, 2013
I have not seen you since highschool, you were always so beautiful and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your loved ones. Life can be so unfair sometimes, I went through this with my mother and I know that she is not in pain any longer and hope that your family finds comfort in the same for you.
Jerry Marlow
May 15, 2013
Deb, Everlasting love.
J.D. and Marty
Angie Butler
May 15, 2013
My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May memories of happier times keep you smiling. I have so many memories of Deb and will keep those close to my heart.
PK
May 15, 2013
Deb you were like the little sister I never had. I will always cherish the time I spent with you. The sound of your laugh will forever be embedded in my memory. Your love for animals and the way you talked to them was one of my most favorite things. I am pretty sure it was my dogs favorite thing. I have never seen them as excited since the last time they saw there Auntie Deb. Your beauty will live on in the many photos there are of your beautiful face. Your courage was amazing...always facing your journey with a brave face, making sure the rest of the family was doing okay. You are an inspiration to many and you have managed to touch many lives. You are one of God's many beautiful Angels and you will be missed here. Until I see you again...Rest In Peace Little Sister.
Dianne Cutler
May 14, 2013
Your light shines on. Thank you for shining your light on me!
Judy Marlow
May 14, 2013
Deb, My sweet baby sister and friend. I still can't believe you are gone. I love and miss you so much. When my heart gets heavy, I picture your beautiful smile and remember your infectious laugh. Until I see you again, I will hold you in my heart forever. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Rest in peace Sweet Angel. All my love, Jude.
May 14, 2013
know that she is in a better place and she is in no pain. john p
So courageous..and beautiful.
Marianne Copp
May 14, 2013
Debra's laugh... unforgettable.
Marianne Copp
May 14, 2013
Debra and Larry on their wedding day.
Marianne Copp
May 14, 2013
Modeling days...beautiful.
Marianne Copp
May 14, 2013
Debra as a newborn baby...a little doll.
Marianne Copp
May 14, 2013
Alyssa Marlow
May 14, 2013
Tia Debo I love you so much and will always keep you in my heart! All my memories with you are happy memories that i will forever cherish! I love you so much!
Love,
Lyssie
May 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Debra's family and friends. She will truly be missed by all. What a super lady with a fantastic smile. Valerie & Brian
Big bro' Jim
May 13, 2013
My baby sis, as you inspire the Angels amongst you, know that your light shines brightest of all. Your kind spirit and loving soul were only surpassed by that beautiful smile. Gone but not forgotten, that's what they always say, of course that is true, but if only you could have stayed. Miss you so.........
Tawny Carlson
May 13, 2013
Debbie, you and Marianne were like the kid sisters I never had. Be at peace, you'll be forever in the hearts of your family & friends.
Michele Reily
May 13, 2013
My sweet beautiful friend Debra. Your smile and laugh are melted in my heart. Your kind loving spirt will go on, in everyone you have touched. My memory is long, I will never forget you my friend, until we see each other again. I love you!
Jackie Page
May 13, 2013
We knew each other for ten or more years and you touched my life forever. I know you are in a happier place and you are playing with the "4 Poms."
May 13, 2013
I will miss you Deb. You have touched my life in so many ways. I am honored to have had the opportunity to have you in my life. You fought hard and handled it with such grace. I love you.
Phyllis
Linda Caldwell
May 12, 2013
Even though we met briefly, your grace and charm showed me what a wonderful soul you are. May the blessings be!
Larry Williams
May 12, 2013
My beautiful Debra, Happy Mother's Day my love. Madi, and the rest of your kids are missing you tremendously on this special day. As for me, I'm thanking God for having had you in my life, and I'm grateful that there will come a day we will be united once again! ALL MY LOVE FOREVER BABY!
Donna Adams
May 12, 2013
Debra, You have been'll such a blessing to Mom and I! We love and miss you so much. Give Dad a kiss and hug for us, and we'll see you when we get there.
Alex Allen
May 12, 2013
Debbie your life has touched so many of us. including mine. thank you for the memories and thank you for your laugh that i will always remember. rest in peace. love you beautiful friend and angel
Holly Bryant
May 12, 2013
Debbie, I will never forget your smile, that laugh..The beautiful person you were inside and out..I am so happy that your pain is gone now, I will always cherish you, the beautiful memories you gave me in life! Love you always, Holly
Cheryl Plant
May 12, 2013
Love you Debbie, you will never be forgotten. You blessed so many of us with your presence and have continued to bless us in your passing. You are always in my thoughts.
Marianne Copp
May 12, 2013
I will miss you until I see you again. Love you forever.
Marianne Copp
May 12, 2013
I will miss you until I see you again. Love you forever.
Larry Williams
May 12, 2013
My beautiful Debra, Happy Mother's Day my love. Madi, and the rest of your kids are missing you tremendously on this special day. As for me, I'm thanking God for having had you in my life, and I'm grateful that there will come a day we will all be reunited once again! ALL MY LOVE FOREVER BABY!
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