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Debra Whiteside Obituary

Debra Denise Wesby Whiteside, 41, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2009, at Memorial Hospital with loved ones at her side. Debra was born October 2, 1967, in Hammond, Loui- siana, to the union of Leroy and Ella Mae Wesby. Debra was a Customer Services Clerk at Time Warner Cablevision. She enjoyed skating, shopping for fashionable clothes, and most of all spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish her memory: Husband Leon G. Wiggins; Children, Dario Whiteside, Deria Smith, Chante Wiggins, Leon D. Wiggins III; Mother Ella Mae Wesby; Sisters, Juanita Wesby, Marie Wesby Roberts; Brother Demetrius Wesby; and a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends. Debra is preceded in death by her Father, Leroy Wesby and Sister, Betty Wesby. Visitation will be held from 10: 00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2009. at Spirit Life Restoration Church, 1036 Maxwell Street, with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. The Family of the late Debra Wesby-Whiteside will receive family and friends at True Spirit Baptist Church, 5120 Astrozon Blvd, Colorado Springs, imediately following the funeral service.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 9, 2009.

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Deria Whiteside

July 3, 2022

Still thinking about you Mom We love you & miss you everyday.

Family

March 17, 2022

We are still thinking about you! NOW you have 7 grandchildren. Donte has a fabulous Football career, Chante has a fabulous nursing career, Biff is a banking guru and Ria is a college instructor. You have missed so much growth. If only we could see you, speak to you, hear you even the slightest touch. Your mother is still here missing everything about you. Your eldest grandchild is almost 12. WOW!!!!!!!!

October 10, 2020

We haven't forgotten about you Debra We love you and we miss you. You would be amazed that Biff & Ria gave you grandchildren. You have 6 so far.

Dairio Whiteside

July 11, 2017

Forever in my heart mom... love you.

Randy Jones

July 13, 2009

Debra you will truely be missed your smile and laugh

MAY GOD BLESS YOU
Class of 1985

DIANE BROOKS

July 10, 2009

DEBRA U R AN ANGEL ! GOD BLESS U ! SINCERELY , DIANE BROOKS

DIANE BROOKS

July 10, 2009

DEBRA U TRUELY R AN ANGEL ! GOD BLESS U AND ALL UR LOVED ONES ! SINCERELY , DIANE BROOKS

Paula Whiteside

July 9, 2009

I have not seen you in years but you will and have always been my best friend. I will miss you dearly.

You look just like you did in high school.

Love,

Orlando Gooch

July 9, 2009

I am truly grateful to have known Debra,as a sister friend and high buddy i will miss you dearly!!

Love Orlando Gooch

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