Deborah C. Boyd

Deborah C. Boyd obituary, Merrillville, IN

Deborah C. Boyd

Deborah C. Boyd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 26, 2024.
Deborah Colleen Boyd 60 of Merrillville,In was born on June 5th, 1964, to Horace Lee Bussey Sr. and Mary Ann Bell in San Antonio, Texas.Deborah made her transition to Glory on June 19th, 2024 .Deborah graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1982, where she was a member of the Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Deborah decided to continue her education and earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Indiana University Northwest.She is preceded in death by her father, Horace Lee Bussey Sr.; brother, Horace Lee Bussey Jr.; grandfather, Leslie Bell; and grandmother, Daisy Bell. She leaves to cherish memories her husband, Eugene Boyd Sr.; children, Sarah (Dontaye) Williams of Austin, TX, and Eugene Jr. of Merrillville, IN; granddaughter, Grace Elaine Williams; mother, Mary Ann Bell of Mesquite, TX; siblings, Estelle Bussey of Corpus Christi, TX, Bernadine Bussey of Mesquite, TX, Jacqueline Bussey of Mesquite, TX, and Kevin Bussey of Cypress, TX; God-given mothers, Jessie Stevenson of Monroe, LA, and Edna Briscoe of East Chicago, IN; Goddaughters Aniyah Ross of Griffth, IN, Shawn "Dominique" Simmons of Indianapolis, IN and Brittany Pointer of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of related and God-given sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and friends. Deborah will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.Wake Friday June 28,2024 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. all services at Tree Of Life MB Church 2323 W. 11th Ave Gary,In. Services Entrusted To Powell-Coleman Funeral Home.

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Alice Chess

June 27, 2024

To Sara, Eugene Jr. and Eugene Sr.:

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

DaMeshea Shorts

June 27, 2024

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was so saddened to hear of Deborah's passing.
Mia Shorts

Cora Hoskins

June 26, 2024

Deborah was a sweet person. Thank you for being a part of my life. You will sadly missed.

Frances Bridges Resto

June 26, 2024

I am still in awe of Deborah's sudden death. She will be missed. Whenever she gave you a hug, she called you "Baby". My prayer is for God to comfort us and give us peace

Theresa Martin

June 26, 2024

A very nice parent always participated
in PTA meetings so sorry for your loss
she will be missed

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3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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