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Debi's first passion was being a mother (and grandmother), but her favorite role outside of that spanned 26 years as a paraeducator for Berkley School's where she touched the lives of countless students and staff and was lovingly referred to as "Mama Bear". Her smile lit up a room, her warmth could melt a glacier. Her life was spent in service to others and to the Lord.
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Location: Sawyer Funeral Home, 2125 Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072
Visitation: Friday December 16, 2022
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Private Family Viewing
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Public Viewing
Public Funeral Service: Saturday December 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM.
Private Family Graveside Service to follow
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Deborah Wilhoit Memorial Scholarship
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Barbara (Zalk) Levitt
December 17, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear of Debbie´s passing. She and Buck were such wonderful, kind neighbors to my parents when they lived next door. Sending heartfelt condolences and warm thoughts.
Marty Abrin
December 16, 2022
Ilene and are so sorry for your loss! She was a special person and an extra special friend. She never hesitated to stop her daily walk and talk "family", what a treasure she was! She will be missed, we will miss her! May her memory be a blessing!!! Good bye my friend! Marty
Julie Simpson
December 16, 2022
My heart is breaking for her family and many friends. She was such a wonderful person and mother to many. Prayers
Angela Drake
December 15, 2022
Some of my happiest memories were spent with your family. You were my second family, and I love you all dearly. I sit here remembering all the happy times filled with love and joy. Dancing in the kitchen with Deb, making Tollhouse cookies at the kitchen table, her warm and comforting hugs, her sneezes that would blow the roof off, and her sparkling, cheeky grins. I loved when she used to pull me in her lap for her Mama Bear hugs. My heart is breaking for all of you. Sending you all abundant love and prayers. Love, Angi
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