Debra Jean Thomas
July 18, 1954 - May 8, 2024
Debra passed away on May 8, 2024 in her home in Simcoe, ON. Debra was born in Cleveland Ohio on July 18, 1954. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two beautiful granddaughters Brianna Thomas (Sam) and Hailey Thomas (Aidan), and daughters Lindsay Thompson (Shelton), Vanessa Douglas (Jeff) bonus grandchildren Jai-lyn, Thomas and Myla Bentley, Braxton and Ezra Thompson, Jenson Walters, sister Brenda (Rich) Piraino nee McClelland, nieces Meghan Scanlon, Crystal and Candice Piraino, nephews Micheal and Matthew Scanlon. She was predeceased by her parents Shirley and William McClelland and beloved daughter Tina Thomas, late husband James Jr. Thomas and sister Pam McCelland. Debra faced many personal and health challenges in her life. She will be remembered as a stubbornly independent woman who gave the gift of love and laughter to everyone she knew. Her family and friends always knew how much she loved them.
The family will honour her life with a visitation at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Friday May 10, 2024 from 4pm - 8pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a GoFundMe for Hailey going to college. www.rhbanderson.com