Deborah Anne Graves was born in Seattle on January 20th 1954, she was adopted by Ida Verona Linson and Donald Charles Deakes. Debbie is survived by her husband Rickie Lynn Graves of 35 years before he passed of ALS, daughter Corinne Marie Cody, brother Stanley Silva, sister Donna Marie Darrington, a niece and nephew, two great nephew’s and one great niece. grandchildren Shelbie April Faith Cain and Hailey Rae Anne Hoover.
Debbie was Mormon, and loved all animals.
Debbie loved music arts and played a huge part in the drama club and choir. Upon graduation Debbie got into the medical field and worked in the ER and then when meeting her husband went into tow truck dispatching.
Throughout life Debbie had over 150 surgeries: Two types of cancers Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, breast cancer, some amputations (eight toes amputated), half of a foot amputated, four hip replacements, back surgery, and was on dialysis for 25 years. Through all of that she always had a smile on her face.
A life celebration will be held Come enjoy some sunshine and food, while we get together in honor of Debbie on Aug. 17 from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. at 480 Garland Pl Enumclaw, WA 98022.
For those that aren’t able to make it this event will be Facebook live. Instead of sending flowers please donate directly to the family.