Debra Ann Riley

A beautiful baby girl was born on July 3, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Albertha and Leroy Riley. She was the second of seven children. Debra grew up in Houston, Texas and was a dedicated member at Grace Church Ministries where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended James Bowie Elementary School, Key Middle School and was later home schooled. She received her certificate as a Nursing Assistant and was later employed as a Home Health Nursing Assistant. Debra's passion for helping others touched many. She later became a stay home mom to her children and was a very strong provider. She loved helping others and had a very giving heart. Debra loved her children with all her heart and made sure their needs were met. Debra's beautiful big smile, love for the Lord and her family will continue to live with us. She will truly be missed. Debra was preceded in death by her mother: Albertha Riley; grandmother: Alzena Bernard; father: Leroy Riley; step-father: Oree Dinkins and brother: Levi Riley. Debra leaves to mourn her husband: Lewis Taylor, Sr.; her children: Floyd Bernard Payne, Wesley Riley, Kenneth Riley Levi Stevenson, Jeremiah Stevenson; step-son: Lewis Taylor, Jr.; step-daughter: La"Nesha "Sally" Taylor; her brothers: Leroy Riley (LaWanda), Darryl Riley (Rebecca) and Bruce Riley; her sisters: Carla Burnett (Rickey) and Carol Riley (Doug Luther Charles); six grandchildren, a host of aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, one special niece: Shay Shay Riley and a host of other family and friends whom she loved. Precious Memories