Age 55, of Southfield. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Beloved wife of John for 37 years. Dear daughter of Laverne and Ida. Survived by eight sisters and brothers; many nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law Gladys Kent.

Debra was a Farmington Hills Police Dispatcher for 9 years.

Funeral Monday 10 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington, MI 48336.

Visitation Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road).