Deborah Ann White

The Celebration of the Life of Deborah White
Deborah Ann Hughes White, a devoted mother, loving sister, caring aunt and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on December 20,2025.
She was born on June 29.1957 to Albert Chapman and Ruby Hughes at Albany medical Center in Albany, New York. Deborah was the 3rd of the six girls of Ruby A. Hughes
She was educated in the Albany public schools and graduated from Albany
High School. She attended college obtained a degree in Business and worked until her medical challenges prevented her to continue in her career.
Our family has always been proud to acknowledge and celebrate that Deborah was only one the among the sisters who completed college and obtain a degree. She was the first in the family to complete collage the groundbreaker followed by our mother and others
Deborah 's life is celebrated by her 3 children who she loves dearly; Terrance Myles, Jemisha Hughes, her youngest Frank White Jr her (junejune)
5 grandchildren the joys in her life; Lashiya Health, Cyasia Latibeaudiere, Zarron Hughes, Hezikiah Hughes, DeAnothny Hughes
Supportive sisters; Mabel J. Pietraniello (Frank), Ceslie Hughes, Fredericka Hughes, Michelle Hughes and a brother Terry Sargent.
Deborah was preceded in death by her father Albert Chapman, mother Ruby A, Hughes, grandmother. Ophelia Reed, and our oldest beloved sister Marcel Gardner (other mom to all of the sisters)
The special friendships she treasured with Mother Rosaline Cornelius and her partner in life Freddy Royal, brought much joy and comfort to her life.
They both were always concerned and devoted to her care and comfort. They provided companionship and encouragement during her medical challenges.
Deborah spoke often of their many acts of kindness and love.
What will be missed most will be Conversations with Deborah, she would talk.. with anyone about anything. Her laughter was infectious
She had a kind and willing heart and would always share whatever she had with everyone. Even if she did not have it she would call sisters and friends to borrow to help others worst off than her.. her own ministry
You will be missed, We will always love you! You will Forever be in our hearts.
Acknowledgements
The Family wishes to Thank everyone for their kindness, support, love, and prayers during our time of bereavement. Special thanks to all the attentive and caring neighbors living in the apartment buildings of 230 Green St and 260 North Pearl Street, YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE! GOD BLESS YOU
To the St Peter's hospital Palliative Care Team, Dr. K. Adams, The Hospitalist Dr. Gordon, the all the awesome Nurses.
Also, much gratitude to everyone at Barnwell Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Valatie, NY, Strong were made daily by the entire staff to provide quality care
especially with the limited but dedicated nursing staff. Brian T the social worker you are a gift words cannot express the compassion and guidance you shared with the family was educational and timely.
Arrangements
Myers Funeral Home Ltd. 741 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054
Remember.... Death is nothing at all-I have only slipped away into the net room.
Whatever we were to each, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used to. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without
effort.Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was: there is
absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you for an interval, somewhere very near just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as if it was before -only better, infinitely happier and forever -we will all be one together with Christ. May our lives bring honor to her Memory. Amen
Repass to Follow for Family at
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51 Watervliet Ave Albany NY 12206
3pm -6pm