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2017
Deborah Waddell Obituary
Springfield, IL—Deborah L. Waddell, 62, of Springfield, died at 11:38 am, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1955 in Springfield to James and Virginia (White) Griffith. She married Thomas W. Waddell.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas W. of Springfield; mother, Virginia Richards of Jacksonville, NC; siblings, Judith (Glenn) Farmer of Mt. Sterling, James Griffith of Texas, Michael Warmoth of Port Orchard, WA, Patricia (Meloyd) Chambers of Jacksonville, NC, Amy Richards of New Brounfels, TX and William Richards of Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Celebration of Life: The family will host a Celebration of Life at 4:00 pm on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Hope Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Brian Mills officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Evangelical Free Church.
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Rita Evans
December 18, 2017
Tom and family, I just learned of Debs'passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. Deb was one of my favorites.
Love, Rita Evans (Coumadin Clinic)
Joe Burton
December 4, 2017
Love you Aunt Debbie, you will be missed.
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