BORN

1958

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery

401 North Hayden Road

Scottsdale, Arizona

Debra Gilliland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 13, 2017.

On Friday March 10, 2017, Debra May Gilliland, 58, drifted peacefully to sleep and into Heaven, greeted by her mother and best friend. Debbie lived for her family and dedicated herself to others as a nurse. She was an unconditionally loving and selfless mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, wife and friend. Debbie's spirit lives on in her 4 children, 5 (soon to be 7) grandchildren, father and 2 brothers. Though her free spirit will be dearly missed, the sun will shine a little brighter with her in Heaven. We will be celebrating Debbie's beautiful life at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351 on Sunday March 26, 2017 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Please dress comfortably and casually. If you are unable to join us for the service, we ask that you please spend this day spreading love and peace in her memory.

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March 22, 2017

Sorry about your loss .may the God of all comfort give the family comfort at this time.

March 20, 2017

Anne

I knew Debbie in High School. She was a very caring and sweet girl. I will never forget seeing her drive in her white convertible Thunderbird on her way to school. I would catch a ride with her many days.
May peace be with you Debbie

March 20, 2017

Anne F

I knew Debbie in High School. She was such a sweet caring girl. I will always remember her driving the beautiful white convertible Thunderbird with the red interior and catching a ride with her.

Rest in peace beautiful one.

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Sunland Memorial Park

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