Deborah Hilton Obituary
Deborah Hilton, 70, of Louisville passed away Tuesday, March 3rd at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on November 21, 1955 a daughter of the late Clyde and Loretta (Lewis) Riehl. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband of 43 years Jerry Hilton, daughter Jennifer Dragan and sister Theresa Riehl. Deborah had a heart as big as her beautiful smile. She cared deeply about everyone she met, always putting others before herself. For over 40 years, she worked as a waitress, and she truly loved what she did. Her regular customers weren't just patrons they were friends who made every long shift worthwhile. She will be missed every single day by her family and by all who were lucky enough to know her. Survived by 3 daughters Jewina (Jessie) Kirkbride, Michelle Parker, Christine Watkins; 2 sons Richard (Theresa) Hilton, Zeke Mills; 2 sisters Pam Rankin, Rose Glass; 2 brothers James (Lori) Riehl, Edward Riehl; 8 grandchildren Jessi-Lynn Kirkbride, Justice Geren, Jill Losey, Jenna MacDonald, Jaki Losey, Angel Hilton, Cody Hilton, Jessica Bryant; numerous great grandchildren as well as many other family members and friends.
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