Debra Ann Wiley, age 72, of Vancleave, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Mrs. Wiley was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, originally from Cleveland Ohio. She was a graduate of Pascagoula high school. She was a published author, successful at everything her hands touched to include sewing, rug hooking, and quilting among many other hobbies she enjoyed. She was an active member of Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs. She was known for her warm smile, big hugs, and outgoing personality! She was a very loving mother and grandmother; she will be missed by anyone who knew her.
Mrs. Wiley is proceeded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ann DeCore; siblings, Ralph DeCore and Mary Ann Campbell.
Survivors include her sister, Gloria Parkinson; her loving husband, Dean Wiley; her son, Chris (Nicole) Wiley; daughter, Shelly (Tony) Garcia; her grandchildren, Christian and Raegan Garcia, and Lucca and Matteo Wiley.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Center Pointe Church, Ocean Springs. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Jackson County Memorial Park Perpetual Care Cemetery, Pascagoula, MS.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Debra Ann Wiley.
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