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Debra Lee Adkins
1955 - 2020
Debra Lee Adkins
1955 - 2020
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BORN
1955
DIED
2020
Debra Adkins Obituary
ADKINS, Debra Lee – Of Durand, age 65, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.
Visitation will be held 5pm-7pm Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Due to Covid-19 and government regulations, only 25 people will be allowed in the chapel at one time. Mask, group capacity and distancing guidelines must be practiced.
Private burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org
Debra was born in Fort Meade, Maryland on July 25, 1955, the daughter of Elizabeth and Harold Sugden. On January 30, 1992, she married Ronald Adkins in Davison. Debra was an NRA member and was also involved with the Shiawassee Search and Rescue and Firing Line LLC. She loved feeding her squirrels, having coffee, having her garage sales, crafts, her daily Facebook posts, and her dogs. Above all else, Debra loved spending time with her children and grand-children.
Surviving are husband, Ronald Adkins;
children, Shon (Waunita), Mickie (Sam), Chris, Amanda, Andrea (Todd) and Karen (Doug);
grandchildren, Shon, Abby, Bryce, Evalina, Britny, Adrianna, Chris, Garrett, Gavin, Rachael, Becca, Lance, Ryan and Joey;
siblings, Karen, Danny, Barefoot, and Donna.
She was preceded in death by siblings, Angie and JR.
22 Entries
Karen Jean (Sugden) Simon
December 10, 2023
Rejoice in Peace. I Love and Miss you so very much Sister. ❤
Karen Jean (Sugden) Simon
December 10, 2023
Sister it's been 3 years only it feels like yesterday. I Love and Miss you so very much, there are no words to explain the loss I feel. You were not only my Sister but also my next door neighbor for many years and also my friend. I still live in the same place finding myself often looking out the window hoping that I will see you in the yard next door once again... praying that soon I will wake up from what sometimes feels as if it's a nightmare. I miss you and Ron both. Rejoice in Heaven, both of ya'll. Love your Sister, neighbor and friend. Karen Sugden Simon ❤
Dayton Praefke
November 13, 2021
It's been about a year and it still doesn't seem real. I miss them so much and I think about them everyday. Deb had such an impact in my life and I'm so grateful for it. The only bad memory I have of them was not being able to say goodbye❤ I love you Ron and Deb I just know your together and happy as can be.
Joe and Carrie Cognitore
December 3, 2020
Debbie was a charismatic and loving person. One of the sweetest people we had the pleasure of knowing. Her and Ron complimented each other very well. In life she was an angel and in death she is too. Rest in Peace sweet lady. You will be missed dearly.
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Enjoying dinner at Cherry Pockets with our bestiesd
December 1, 2020
Having lots of good laughs at Cherry pocketsd
December 1, 2020
Always helping others=ž
December 1, 2020
Ron & Bill vegging out at Cherry Pocketsd
December 1, 2020
Henry & Yvonne Schoelier
December 1, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Miss you =*d
December 1, 2020
Donna Sugden
November 30, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person! We will love you and miss you always! I love you so much sister and will miss you until we meet again!
Love your sister,
Donna (Dino) & Family
Christy Vazquez
November 30, 2020
Debi, I am still at a loss for words. You and Ron welcomed me in Kissimmee South with open arms. Your energy was like a breath of fresh air. You will be greatly missed! ❤
Lynn Shaw
November 29, 2020
Rest Peacefully Debi and Ron . And shine brightly .
Lynn Shaw
November 29, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you through this difficult time. Healing prayers ..
Ronnie and April Layton
November 29, 2020
I will miss your nightly Facebook posts. Your beautiful smile and your sweet voice. Such a sweet and kind soul. Your husband just couldn't go on without you and that's what we call soulmates. Such a sweet couple that loved each other to the very end. Rest in the Heavens Ron and Debi. We love and will miss you guys. (Take care of my Aydon for me until we have our beautiful reunion in Heaven) ❤
Mary Ellen Lawson
November 29, 2020
Kissimmee south will never be the same without Debi and Ron. She was a great friend to everyone and if you needed anything she was the first one there. My prayers and love to the family.
Christy Jones
November 29, 2020
Aunt Debbie you will truly be missed! I know you are dancing with the Angels in Heaven and rejoicing with all our family members. We will all be together again soon and will spend eternity together! May our hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate a life well lived.
Love y’all,
Cricket & Family
Bill & Darlene Meinen
November 28, 2020
Debi was like a sister to me. She was beautuful inside and out. She will be missed by every life that she has touched in so many ways. We will cherish our friendship for the rest of our lives. Our hearts grieve deeply today. God's ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts so we must put our faith and trust in His plan. We will love you always and hold onto the memories we have. You are safe in the arms of Jesus. We will pray for Ron and the family that God will impart to you all a peace beyond all understanding. Goodbye for now, until we meet again.❤
Michael sweeney
November 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss preying for you family
Amanda Adkins
November 28, 2020
We'll miss your kind heart and contagious laughter. Thank you for being in my life and making my Dad the happiest man on earth. Your relationship was something beautiful and rare. Rest peacefully..I love you, Ma.
Janet Rosser
November 28, 2020
Debi was such a great gal. Very friendly, sweet, out going, and with a smile on her face no matter what was happening. I'm going to miss seeing her setting out on the porch.
Jim and Gloria (Sis) waite
November 28, 2020
We will miss her so much, the sister i always wanted. Enjoyed doing the gun classes and meals with Debi and Ron. God gained a special angel. Love ya always.
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