Racine, WI. – Deborah Riley, age 69, was born into eternal life on December 31, 2021. Deborah was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 4, 1952, to the late Leon Riley and Beatrice (Nee: Brown) Crain. Deborah accepted the Lord at an early age.

Deborah attended Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI prior to moving to Racine, WI. She worked as a Supervisor at Great Northern Corporation and a Customer Service Representative at Valet Cleaners. In her past-time, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also loved listening to music, singing, shopping, doing word search puzzles and faithfully listening to her police scanner. She was very protective of her family and always had great advice to assist in any situation. Her infectious smile and personality were a beacon of light to many.

Deborah leaves to cherish her loving and joyful memory, two daughters, LaTasha Riley and Kimberly McGee; one son, Jason (Angela) Riley, all of Racine, WI; six grandchildren, Jordyn, Christopher, Brandyn, Justin, Rylee and Randi, all of Racine, WI; eight great-grandchildren, Joryah, Ft. Worth, TX, Londyn, Jayda, Brooklyn, Jayceon, Jordyn Jr., Je'Zhi and Journee, all of Racine, WI; three brothers, James, Quitman, MS, Donnie and Byron, Racine, WI; five sisters, Gwendolyn, Kenosha, WI, Beverly and Cathanetia, Milwaukee, WI, Pamela (Robert) Long, Racine, WI and Patricia Griggs, Tampa, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a dear family friend, Mike Coleman, Racine, WI.

In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by the father of her children, Paul (Doug) Freeman; one brother, Eric Riley; three sisters, Pearlee Mae Riley, Jonnie Mae Riley and Lois Howze; and a special aunt and uncle, Samuel and Katie Mae Dumas.

Homegoing services will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI. Viewing will be in the chapel 9:00 am – 11:00 am.

** DUE TO THE HIGH RISE OF COVID INFECTION, THE FAMILY HAS REQUESTED THAT MASKS BE WORN AT ALL TIME WHILE IN THE FUNERAL HOME, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE SOCIAL DISTANCING. **

Service Details

Funeral: Tuesday, January 11, 2022  11:00am

Visitation: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 9:00am – 11:00am

Location: Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.

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