Dorothy Deborah Stanton

On November 17, 2020 Dorothy Deborah Stanton (nee Baker), 70 of Baltimore, Maryland died peacefully at home with family after a short fight with cancer. Dorothy, who would come to be called Debbie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 3, 1950, the youngest of 7 children born to Patrick Albert Baker and Dorothy Louise Buchman. She had 3 sisters, Jacqueline, Evelyn and Patricia and 3 brothers, Robert,Joseph and Stephen.

Debbie was a long time dispatcher and driver for Maryland Taxi in Laurel, Maryland and also drove a truck in the late 70's and 80's when it was primarily a man's field. Debbie loved flowers and being outdoors and could be found selling plants and flowersat her roadside stand in the summer and selling Christmas trees in the winter. A strong, independent woman, Debbie was a free spirit with wanderlust who loved to go on adventures whenever the mood struck her, which was often. If you got into her beloved truck with her only two things were certain - it wouldn't be a quick trip andit would be fun. You never knew where you would end up either. She might take you shopping or to play bingo at Bingo World, you might go swimming at the aquatic center or you might just end up halfway across the country on a once in a lifetime adventure. Debbiewas generous to those she loved and would stop at nothing to see a loved one happy.

Debbie is survived by her daughter Linda Pearl Shipe Moore of Glen Burnie, Maryland, her son Ralph Patrick Benjamin Shipe of Randallstown, Maryland, her son Jonathan Tobias Shipe (Sarah) of Dundalk, Maryland, 9 grandchildren, Brandon, Britni, Nicolas,Cierra, Anthony, Bradley, Elissa, Autumn and Chloe, 1 great grandson Rex, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Predeceased by her husband, Robert Joseph Stanton along with her parents and siblings, Debbie was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Wayne Shipe.

A private viewing for immediate family was held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 and a celebration of life will be held at a later date, yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks instead that you grab a loved one (or a few) and go on an adventure, in Debbie's name. Life is short. Live it and love each other.