DEBORAH ANN BROWN

Deborah Ann Brown, 71 years old of Vero Beach, Florida passed away into her heavenly home on August 15, 2025. She was born July 17, 1954 in the Village of Carthage,New York and adopted by Murray and Doris Reese. Debi's educational path included graduating from Vero Beach High School Class of 1972 with a 4.0 GPA. While in high school she was a part of a new education program, the DCT Nursing Program with her Nursing pursuit in mind. She delayed her career to focus on motherhood. She became a dedicated nurse and received her Bachelors of Science degree in nursing. Debi loved being a nurse, spending time with her family, doing arts and crafts, taking her family to sporting events, having parties and going to theme parks. She also loved the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Debi held many positions throughout her life including: Candy Striping at Indian River Memorial Hospital, working at The Clock Restaurant in Vero Beach, Home Shopping Network, Morton Plant Mease Hospital, and finished her career as a Director of Nursing with Signature Healthcare. She was proceeded in death by her father, Murray Reese, her mother, Doris Reese and her son Mikey Jaholkowski. Debi is survived by her sons; William Brown (Sally), Rodney Brown (Samantha), daughters; Maricia Ort (Dennis), Christina Bragman (Dustin), and Patricia Jaholkowski (Jennifer), eight grandkids; Emma, Rodney Jr., Hadleigh, Andrew, Alex, Annie, Bronx, Emersyn, and one great granddaughter Eden and another on the way. She is also survived by her ex-husband Mike Jaholkowski. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Polish American Club of Vero Beach at 7500 US1 on August 31, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM.