Deborah is survived by her husband, Robert Rais; daughter, Elizabeth (Tim) Pierce; granddaughter, Claudia Pierce; mother Janice Patterson. Deborah was preceded in death by father Claude Patterson; Sisters, Regina and Claudette.
Deborah was married to Robert on June 20, 1981. She was a member of St. Colette Parish, SAGA Smocking Arts Guild of America, Northville Garden Club, and the Women's National Farm & Garden Association. Deborah and Robert were recognized as the Family Of The Year through the Knights of Columbus. She was very passionate and creative about gardening, sewing and the arts. Deborah was known to open her home to friends and family. She was very selfless and always put others before herself.
A funeral in state for Deborah will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, Michigan 48152 with a mass of christian burial at 12:00 PM. Deborah will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Gardens. Contributions in Deborah's memory may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital; and Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HarryjWillLivonia.com for the Rais family.
