Debra Kay "Debbie" Elyea

1956 - 2013

Debra Kay "Debbie" Elyea obituary, 1956-2013, Rockford, IL

BORN

1956

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services

7000 West State Street

Rockford, Illinois

Debra Elyea Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 6, 2013.

Debra Kay "Debbie" (Jackson) Elyea, 56, of Rockford passed away on Saturday May 4, 2013 at her residence.
Debbie was born on December 5, 1956 in Rockford, the daughter of Elbie and Delfa Elder Jackson. Debbie worked in the Deli Department at Hilander Grocery. Debbie had a passion for singing, baking and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and family.
Debbie is survived by her mother: Delfa Peroutka; children: Timmy A Prince (Crystal), Dana M. Prince-Akridge, Jeffery D. Prince (Susan), Michael D. Elyea and Brandon M. Elyea; grandchildren: Natalie, Alyssa, Samantha, Lettey, Dakota and Gracie; brothers: Larry Jackson (Danielle), Rick Jackson (Jenny) and Eddie Eubanks; sisters: Kathy Peroutka (Tim) and Paula Mutert (Don).
A service to celebrate Debbie's life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday May 10, 2013 at Advantage Funeral and Cremation 7000 W. State St. Rockford; visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Willwood Cemetery in Rockford. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.advantagerockford.com

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May 10, 2013

Beth Freeman

My heart goes out to all of you, she will be miss very much. I love you guys

May 9, 2013

Judy VanHeesch

Tim, Crystal, Natalie, Alyssa and families, So sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers go out to you. Your nieghbor, Judy

May 9, 2013

Dale,Jacki, Clint, Ben, and Danielle Bowling

Jeff,Dana,Timmy,Michael, and Brandon,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold onto good memories and find peace in knowing how much your Mom loved you!

May 8, 2013

Crystal Tessmer

i will miss you a lot you were there when letti was born and through out the time we lived with you i will always have good memories of you, you were a mother to me you helped me through a lot i love and miss you

May 8, 2013

Kathy Peroutka

No Farewell words were spoken, No time to say good bye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know......All her kids will have her memories and the love in their hearts!!! She will be watching over her kids and her family for ever!! Love Sissy...

May 8, 2013

Angela List

Sorry for your loss, prayers to you (Dana) and your family, May God comfort and hold you at this sad time.

May 8, 2013

Dana Akridge

You were our mother for many years,until that day god took you away.Being said all that remains is the gift that you had left for all of us the gift of memories that will last forever more,please don't mourn for us let us mourn for you because you left us way to soon! Love you always and forever mom.

May 8, 2013

Tina Eschman

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 8, 2013

Sue & Chris Carr

Delfy and family, Sorry to here about the loss of Debbie, I remember so many memories of the past. Our thoughts and prayer go out to her family. God speed.

May 8, 2013

Michael Asbury

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May 8, 2013

Michael Asbury

We'll see you again Debbie when we get there.

May 8, 2013

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May 8, 2013

Michael Asbury

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 8, 2013

deb and greg herren

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May 7, 2013

Michael elyea

I wish we could go back to singing the song "on the wings of a dove" in the living room. I love you snd miss you. You taught me so much and you lived a great life. You will always be in my heart

May 7, 2013

Sharon Tippen

Remembering all the fun we had when we were kids running around at Mommys & Daddys, love you Debbie be seeing you.

May 7, 2013

Julie McCord

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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