Deborah Jean Brittingham

Deborah Jean Brittingham obituary, Wilmington, DE

Deborah Jean Brittingham

Deborah Brittingham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bennie Smith Funeral Home - Millsboro on Apr. 10, 2025.
Her Life Story
Deborah Jean Brittingham passed away suddenly on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. Born on June 24, 1956, she was the daughter of George Edward Waples and Helen Waples.
Debbora was employed at Beebe Medical Center and retired after 38 years of dedicated service.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, whom everyone cherished. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Deborah was preceded in death by her father, George Edward Waples; mother, Helen Waples; and three brothers, Kenneth Waters, Maurice Waples, and Anthony Waples.
Deborah is survived by three sisters, Mary Glover, Tampa, FL, Althea Manns, Killeen, TX, and Sandra Pitts, Parsonburg, MD; sons, Lamonte Andrew Brittingham (a.k.a. Scoop), Anthony Tyrell Brittinghman and Anthony Slater; daughter-in-law, Didria Brittingham; nine grandchildren, Kierra, Lamonte, Anthony, Jr., De'Amari, Deja, Dayana, Gabriella, Asianna and Avion; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
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Russell Williams

April 19, 2025

I will see you, again, in The Kingdom

Marci

April 16, 2025

Marci

April 16, 2025

Debbie rest easy dear lady you will are greatly missed.. Thanks for all the good times and memories

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April 10, 2025

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