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It is with profound sadness that the Redmond Family announces the passing of Deborah Anne (Debbie) Redmond. Debbie was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, and was raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She was a devoted wife of 58 years to her husband, John Redmond, and cherished mother to her children; Peggy, Mark, Matthew, and David. She was a beloved “Buma” to grandchildren; Morgan, Taylor, Madison Maxine, Oliva, Griffin, and Sebastian, as well as a wonderful “Bumpa” to JJ, Mac, and Ellis.
Debbie loved her family and brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. Her kitchen was always open to family and friends for kindness and coffee. She always served as a pillar of strength, a beacon of love, and a source of unwavering support to family and friends.
Her legacy of love, kindness, and generosity will live on in the hearts of her family, siblings, and those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
Debbie is survived by her husband, John Redmond.
Her children: Peggy (Mike) Ellis, Mark (Mary) Redmond, Matthew (Amanda) Redmond, and David (Shelbi) Redmond.
Her grandchildren: Morgan (Jeff) Martinez, Taylor Redmond, Dr. Madison Maxine (Matt) Kenrick, Oliva (Jacob) Ray, Griffin Redmond, Sebastian Redmond.
Her great-grandsons: Jefferson (JJ) Martinez, Michael John (Mac) Martinez, Ellis Michael Ray
Her siblings: William Temple (Laura), Julie Temple Chicoine Esq (Dr. Louis Chicoine), Cynthia Temple Sabye (Brian), Laurie Temple Phinney (Dr. Lloyd Phinney), and Carey Temple Thompson.
Her siblings in love: Kathy Redmond Cabble, Randy Redmond, Jan Redmond, Timothy Redmond, Tom Redmond, Kimberly Redmond Bowles.
Her nieces and nephews: Derek, Gennifer, Courtney, Lindsey, Sam, Jaime, Christian, Alec, Leah, Logan, Lexi, Timmy, Carey
Family by choice: Sue Lundberg, Ron Kingsbury, Jerry & Patsy Kingsbury
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Maxine Temple, Son Michael Wayne Redmond.
Visitation for Debbie will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 2-8pm at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen, MI. Her funeral service will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 11:00am at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in St. Helen, MI.
Memorial Contributions can be made to Compassus Hospice of West Branch.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
702 N. St. Helen Rd., Saint Helen, MI 48656
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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