RACINE – Ms. Deborah A. Gilliam, 63, passed away at WFHC –All Saints on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Deborah was born in Racine, WI March 28, 1953 to the late Pearl Harris (Nee: Gilliam). She attended Park High School.  She was employed in the food service industry for many years, taking an early retirement in 2009.

Deborah enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She leaves to cherish her memory: three children, Tanya (Calvin) Watts, Maurice (Sylvia) Gilliam and Tamra Anderson, all of Racine; eight grandchildren; Coretta Collins, Johnniece Gilliam, Zaria Hargrove, Mariah Tirado, Daija, Brian Jr., Bridell and Breon Anderson; five great grandsons;  father, Willie (Doris) Harris; four brothers; Durk Harris, Chris (Veronica) Harris, Brian Harris and Anthony Harris; five nephews; six nieces; four aunts; Zannie McClain, Coren McWhorter, Velma (Tom) Pegus and Willie Mae Gilliam; two uncles, Murl Monroe and Earl Monroe; a host of cousins and dear friends.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Harris (Nee: Gilliam); brother, Duncan Harris Sr.; grandson, Shaquille Hargrove; maternal and paternal grandparents; two aunts, Modenia Miller and Parthenia Johnson; two uncles; Luther McGee and Willie B. Gilliam and several cousins.

Family and friends are invited to meet at Searching Together Baptist Church (825 21st Street) on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.  A service celebrating her Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Willie Riley officiating.  Her interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery following the church service.