Celebrating the life of
Debra Kaye Mahoney
August 21, 1963 - August 26, 2009
Debra Kay Mahoney entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 after a long illness.
Debbie was born on August 21, 1963 and lived most of her life in Savannah where she had so many dear friends and never met a stranger. Her kind, loving spirit, along with her beautiful smile and her trademark "I love you" at the end of every conversation will be missed by all. She worked for many years at Memorial Hospital in several departments where she was respected and loved by all who came in contact with her. She was a ray of sunshine in most every St. Patrick's Day parade for many years, often walking alongside her dad but stopping every few feet to greet someone she knew along the way. She has left us now to join her beloved son Michael who preceded her in passing 4 years ago and with whose loss she has struggled for so long.
Debbie is survived by her loving parents, Roland and Sandra Mahoney of Savannah, GA; her brother, Buddy Mahoney of Seattle, WA; sisters, Claire Neal and her husband, John of Richmond Hill and Laurie Barre and her husband, Matt of Columbus, GA; her nephew, Alex Neal; and three nieces, Ashlee Neal and Madison and Chandler Barre, who all loved her tremendously. She also leaves her cherished aunt, Jenell Griffith, who never left her side during her final struggle and whose very presence helped Debbie's family cope with her loss; her adored uncle, Thomas J. Mahoney and his family, as well as dozens of cousins and friends in Savannah and across the country.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with Msgr. P. James Costigan and Father Patrick O'Brien, Celebrants. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church. A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dearest Sandra and Roland, I recently heard of your terrible loss. I know Debbie's untimely death has challenged every bit of strength you have---but I also know what a wonderful family you have and how you will support one another. I'll call soon. With love, Lois and Alan
- Lois Homans Chepenik, Jacksonville, FL
I was so sorry to hear about your daughter's death and was unaware of her illness. I worked briefly with Debbie at Memorial in Savannah. She was kind and always had a smile on her face. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Betty Dixon, Savannah, GA
Sandra and Roland, Through the wonders of today's communication I was able to pray for Debbie and your family during the heartbreaking weeks that preceded her going to be with the Lord and her beloved Michael. I know how you all struggled through the loss of Michael and believe it is a comfort to you that she is now reunited with him in heaven. I will continue to pray that the Lord, in His wisdom, will continue His oversight in your lives and that you will learn to accept that Debbie and Michael are content with the Lord. Micki
- Micki Lee, Pelham, AL
Sandra, My thoughts are with you. May God give you the strength to weather this storm.
- Hylos Barrett, Acworth, GA
Dear Roland,Sandra and Family.Our love and thoughts are with you.It is a terrible and tragic loss.We will miss Debbie so much.You are in our prayers.Love,Tom,Judy and Megan.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
was so sorry to hear of your daughter's passing.My heart and prayers go out to you and your family as you struggle with this family heartbreak.
- Bette Brotz Henderson, Andover, WA
Sandra and family, God be with you. My prayers are with you.
- Mary Quarles Bruce, Riverdale, GA
Sandra and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God give you strength and guidance in facing the days ahead. God is great in all things, if you will lean on Him, he will carry you through.
- Judi Allen Amerson, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Sandra, May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ comfort you, your husband and all of your family with His limitless love; and grant eternal rest to the soul of your beloved daughter, Debra Kaye. In Christ, +Fr. Demetrios Jimmy Carellas SHS Class of 1961
- Fr. Demetrios Jimmy Carellas, Saxonburg, PA
Sandra and family, Sandra and family,We were so sorry to hear about your daughter's death. We were unaware of her illness. I do remember when you worked at our daycare the way you always shared and showed so much love for your children. You are in our prayers. Kathy and Billy Kleinpeter
- kathyand bill kleinpeter, savannah, GA
Sandra, Roland,Buddy,Claire,Laurie,and Jenell, You all have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly since I first learned of this. I wish there was some way I could take some of the hurt away. I hope you can take some solace in knowing that Debbie's desperate search to fill the void Micheal's death left is finally over. She is at peace, she is resting, she is with Micheal and they are both hugging and laughing. She is happy now. I love you all, Joanne
- Joanne McLaurin, Savannah, GA
I did not get to know Debbie for very long but she was always a sweet person and she always had a big smile to give you. When I think of what a 'Southern Bell' is, I will always picture Debbie. My prayers are that you, the family, will be filled with God's perfect peace at this dark time in your lives. She is at rest now in both body and soul.
- Sharon McSpadden, Savannah, GA
Words cannot even begin to express the loss and the feelings. Please know that your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie was always there for us through everything with kind, loving words, hugs and her wonderful smile. As we know there are certain pains that time doesn't heal but with time you will be able to cope. Our Love and prayers are with you.
- Tammy & Rick Campbell, Savannah, GA
Dear Mahoney family, I met Debbie only once through a very close mutual friend, but felt like I knew her much better. I was amazed by her grace and warmth, despite the very raw pain she was still in over the death of her son. Please accept my condolences, and know for sure that she is now eternally peaceful, healthy, and glowing with her son and God. What a wonderful reunion that must have been. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Julie, Savannah, GA
Sandra, Roland and all the Mahoneys & Rogers Please know that you all have been in our prayers for last 3 weeks every moment of every day. Now I know that there is a special angel watching over all of us because I get a chill everytime I think of Debbie being greated by Michael and the love and joy they once shared with all of you has now returned to her. God Bless you all and may she rest in peace and may the family use this time to grieve.
- Ron Webber, Savannah, GA
Sandra, Jenell, and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know Debbie but I used to love the stories you would tell about all your kids when we were working together at First Presbyterian Preschool. I know how devastated your family was after Michael's death and how very hard it was on your daughter. Praying for you during this difficult time.
- Jenny Hurford, Savannah, GA
Roland and Sandra, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I feel that Debbie longed to be with Michael and that is where she is today. Knowing that...its makes losing Debbie somewhat bittersweet. She will be missed and you all will remain in our prayers.
- Tracy Hogan, Rincon, GA
The day I met Debbie I knew I had made a friend for life. She was an angel to me. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know she's at peace with Michael now. I love you, Debbie.
- Patty Clancy, Augusta, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Debbie will definately be missed but she's not suffering anymore and has been reunited w Michael. The two will always be close as your guardian angels. Your right we will all miss her smile, her laugh, kind words and the sunshine she projected. Please know we are here anytime if yall need anything. We love yall The Lewis Clan
- Shaune and Kurt Lewis, Savannah, GA
Dearest Sandra and Roland, I recently heard of your terrible loss. I know Debbie's untimely death has challenged every bit of strength you have---but I also know what a wonderful family you have and how you will support one another. I'll call soon. With love, Lois and Alan
- Lois Homans Chepenik, Jacksonville, FL
I was so sorry to hear about your daughter's death and was unaware of her illness. I worked briefly with Debbie at Memorial in Savannah. She was kind and always had a smile on her face. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Betty Dixon, Savannah, GA
Sandra and Roland, Through the wonders of today's communication I was able to pray for Debbie and your family during the heartbreaking weeks that preceded her going to be with the Lord and her beloved Michael. I know how you all struggled through the loss of Michael and believe it is a comfort to you that she is now reunited with him in heaven. I will continue to pray that the Lord, in His wisdom, will continue His oversight in your lives and that you will learn to accept that Debbie and Michael are content with the Lord. Micki
- Micki Lee, Pelham, AL
Sandra, My thoughts are with you. May God give you the strength to weather this storm.
- Hylos Barrett, Acworth, GA
Dear Roland,Sandra and Family.Our love and thoughts are with you.It is a terrible and tragic loss.We will miss Debbie so much.You are in our prayers.Love,Tom,Judy and Megan.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
was so sorry to hear of your daughter's passing.My heart and prayers go out to you and your family as you struggle with this family heartbreak.
- Bette Brotz Henderson, Andover, WA
Sandra and family, God be with you. My prayers are with you.
- Mary Quarles Bruce, Riverdale, GA
Sandra and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God give you strength and guidance in facing the days ahead. God is great in all things, if you will lean on Him, he will carry you through.
- Judi Allen Amerson, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Sandra, May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ comfort you, your husband and all of your family with His limitless love; and grant eternal rest to the soul of your beloved daughter, Debra Kaye. In Christ, +Fr. Demetrios Jimmy Carellas SHS Class of 1961
- Fr. Demetrios Jimmy Carellas, Saxonburg, PA
Sandra and family, Sandra and family,We were so sorry to hear about your daughter's death. We were unaware of her illness. I do remember when you worked at our daycare the way you always shared and showed so much love for your children. You are in our prayers. Kathy and Billy Kleinpeter
- kathyand bill kleinpeter, savannah, GA
Sandra, Roland,Buddy,Claire,Laurie,and Jenell, You all have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly since I first learned of this. I wish there was some way I could take some of the hurt away. I hope you can take some solace in knowing that Debbie's desperate search to fill the void Micheal's death left is finally over. She is at peace, she is resting, she is with Micheal and they are both hugging and laughing. She is happy now. I love you all, Joanne
- Joanne McLaurin, Savannah, GA
I did not get to know Debbie for very long but she was always a sweet person and she always had a big smile to give you. When I think of what a 'Southern Bell' is, I will always picture Debbie. My prayers are that you, the family, will be filled with God's perfect peace at this dark time in your lives. She is at rest now in both body and soul.
- Sharon McSpadden, Savannah, GA
Words cannot even begin to express the loss and the feelings. Please know that your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie was always there for us through everything with kind, loving words, hugs and her wonderful smile. As we know there are certain pains that time doesn't heal but with time you will be able to cope. Our Love and prayers are with you.
- Tammy & Rick Campbell, Savannah, GA
Dear Mahoney family, I met Debbie only once through a very close mutual friend, but felt like I knew her much better. I was amazed by her grace and warmth, despite the very raw pain she was still in over the death of her son. Please accept my condolences, and know for sure that she is now eternally peaceful, healthy, and glowing with her son and God. What a wonderful reunion that must have been. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Julie, Savannah, GA
Sandra, Roland and all the Mahoneys & Rogers Please know that you all have been in our prayers for last 3 weeks every moment of every day. Now I know that there is a special angel watching over all of us because I get a chill everytime I think of Debbie being greated by Michael and the love and joy they once shared with all of you has now returned to her. God Bless you all and may she rest in peace and may the family use this time to grieve.
- Ron Webber, Savannah, GA
Sandra, Jenell, and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know Debbie but I used to love the stories you would tell about all your kids when we were working together at First Presbyterian Preschool. I know how devastated your family was after Michael's death and how very hard it was on your daughter. Praying for you during this difficult time.
- Jenny Hurford, Savannah, GA
Roland and Sandra, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I feel that Debbie longed to be with Michael and that is where she is today. Knowing that...its makes losing Debbie somewhat bittersweet. She will be missed and you all will remain in our prayers.
- Tracy Hogan, Rincon, GA
The day I met Debbie I knew I had made a friend for life. She was an angel to me. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know she's at peace with Michael now. I love you, Debbie.
- Patty Clancy, Augusta, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Debbie will definately be missed but she's not suffering anymore and has been reunited w Michael. The two will always be close as your guardian angels. Your right we will all miss her smile, her laugh, kind words and the sunshine she projected. Please know we are here anytime if yall need anything. We love yall The Lewis Clan
- Shaune and Kurt Lewis, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
