A big golden heart stopped beating, a beautiful soul at rest, god broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Your warm love and laughter will never fade away, forever in our hearts, you will stay.❤️

- I love you

Debra Dee passed peacefully on December 4th, 2021 in Merrillville, IN. Debra Dee is survived by her father, Carl D. Richardson, her daughters, Dea'dra Dee Decker, Deserae Dawn Decker and her son, Donald Dorin Decker. Her sister, Caryl B. Lock, and loving partner, Russell  L. Harrington.

Debra Dee (Lips) painted the light in everyone and everything, always laughing no matter the situation (or injury), laughter was always her secret ingredient. The most strongest and empowering woman full of unexpected blissful surprises and endeavors, never afraid to take anything head on or starting over, and without fail always faithfully embracing change with nothing but laughs and excitement. She would consistently keep an open mind and a big heart and because of her warm and tender idiosyncrasy and many more loving peculiarities, this life wouldn't be anywhere near as fun and exhilarating as it has if this wild and free spirited warrior of a woman, Debra Dee hadn't taught us to never lack understanding or empathy, and ALWAYS laugh.

-Forever and always in my heart