Debra Ann Sheppard

Debra Ann Sheppard obituary, Waterford, MI

Debra Ann Sheppard

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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786 Highland Road Suite A, Highland, MI 48357

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Debra Sheppard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coats Funeral Home - Waterford on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Debra Ann Sheppard passed away peacefully at her home in Waterford, MI on November 16, 2025, with her family by her side. Debra was born on November 26, 1954, in Romulus, Michigan. Surviving is her husband of 52 years, Charles Sheppard, her son Justin (Becky) Sheppard, her daughter Jamie (Mark Bree) Sheppard, 5 grandchildren, Taylor, Noah, Brody, Everleigh, Violette, 1 great grandson, Weston & sister Sheila.

We would like to give a special thanks to Huron Valley Sinai & Heart to Heart Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held on what would have been Debra's 71st birthday at The Lift, 786 Highland Rd., Highland, MI 48357 on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Food and drink will not be provided but will be available during the event.

To post a tribute, visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com. COATS FUNERAL HOME-WATERFORD

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Upcoming Events

Nov

26

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Lift @ STS

786 Highland Road Suite A, Highland, MI 48357

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.