Service Details
Service: Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11 am in Israel of God’s Church, 2017 Mead Street in Racine
Visitation: in the church on Saturday from 10-11 am
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Racine – Deborah (nee: Graves) Stanford, age 65, beloved wife of Deacon Earnest Stanford, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 17, 2017.
Deborah was born in Waukegan, Illinois on January 29, 1952 to the late Marion and Norma Jean (nee: Haynes) Graves. She was a graduate of North Chicago High School and the University of Illinois – Champaign. Deborah was employed by the City of North Chicago for over 10 years.
In Racine on May 22, 2004, she was united in marriage with Deacon Earnest Stanford. They are proud and faithful members of Israel of God’s Church.
Surviving are her loving husband, Deacon Earnest; son, Derrick Phillips; brother, Deacon Michael (Beverly) Graves; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, church family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Israel of God’s Church, 2017 Mead Street, on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 am with Rev. George B. Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
“Goodbye is not forever. Goodbye is not the end. It simply means….I’m going to miss you….until we meet again!” – Love from your husband, Earnest
Adrian Duckworth says
Praying that The God of Israel will comfort you in this hour of sorrow.
Denise L Boyd says
My deepest condolences goes out to the family. Cousin Debbie will be greatly missed. May the God of Israel continue to comfort you all during the time of sadness. Cherish those happy times that you were able to share with her and thank God that he allowed us to have her as long as we did.
God bless!
Bro .& Sis.James & Vicky Black and Family says
May the Lord God of Israel keep you in his care.
Laurie Hunley Grohar says
My sincere condolences for the death of Deborah. She was a really sweet person and will be greatly missed…
Emmanuel Ray Graves says
Love and miss you much aunt Debbie. Gone but never forgotten. I love you.