Debra Jimenez

Debra N. Jimenez, born August 24, 1954 to Robert and Marjorie (Hagemeister) Jelneck, passed away December 10, 2014. Debra worked for Sparrow Health Systems in DeWitt since 1997, enjoying a special relationship with her co-workers, in particular, Cheryl, Pam and Dr. Caldwell. She was an avid MSU fan, especially of Coach Izzo and the MSU men’s basketball team. She was also a Detroit Tiger fan and cherished the relationship her family had with the Lansing Lugnuts and the players who stayed with them. Her family extends a special thank you to Sparrow Hospice, especially to Blanca Araoz and Carol Walker, for their tender support and care of Deb in her final days. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and her brothers, David Oland and Dale Jelneck. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, Daniel Jimenez; daughter, Sara Jimenez of Lansing; son, Scott (Kelly) Jimenez of DeWitt; the loves of her life, 4-year-old granddaughter, Teagan and 1-year-old grandson, Dylan; and her brother, Dennis (Juley) Oland of Grand Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington in DeWitt. The family will receive friends and relatives from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1755 Abbey Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, or Sparrow Hospice, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909-7980, in memory of Debra. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes DeWitt Chapel.

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