Debra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for her compassion for family and friends. She loved working with people and embraced life.
She leaves behind her partner and soul-mate, Joseph Gem; four children, Jennifer (Michael) Toth, Heather (Scott) Otis, Charles (Katherine) Riley, Stephanie (Jesse) Savoie, Kristina Gem, and Joseph Gem III; twelve grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She also leaves her mother, Ruth Holland, and three loving sisters and four brothers – Kaylynn, Patricia, Janine, Robert, Gary, Jeff.
Debra was preceded in death by her father Norval Holland; paternal grandparents, Roy and Mary Holland; maternal grandparents, Willis and Alice Cottom.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday September 15 at 1 P.M. at Northpointe Community Church, 505 E. Webb Road, Dewitt, Michigan 48820.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan 1210 W Saginaw Hwy,Lansing, MI 48915.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.
On-line condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com
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