Deborah (Deb) was a bright and shining star to everyone she met, and especially those who shared her life daily. Deborah was kind and liked by so many. She always had a smile and a gentle touch.

I would sometimes take her with me to my praise dance class. She never paid attention in class until the teacher began to show how to perform ballet twirls and turns. She listens, and. "Girlfriend" perfected the twirls, always turning an ending on the correct foot. I could not do that.  She loved to do ballet turns and twirls, the twirls became her trademark.. Deb was full of vibrant energy, never sitting still too long, before she was up and moving. She was so alive and seemed like she never tired.

We always thought that Deb would be a gospel singer. Maybe at the age of three or four, she was able to sing the courses to many songs (This Little of Mine, Shine on Me, Jesus Loves me) and so many more songs Our mother was a gospel singer; she would sing to us often. Deb was the only one in the family who inherited the gene for singing. I have a vivid memory of Deb playing with pots and pans in the kitchen, and singing the song "This Little Of Mine."  Deb would talk or jabber sometimes all day. None of us knew what she was saying. As I look in retrospect, I believe that she was singing. Deb was enrolled in art classes at the Silverton Art Center for a while. She was introduced to paint seeing, Deb enjoyed painting, she would dip her fingers in the paint, then run her fingers across the slate, displaying such live and color coordinated lines and circles. Every circle and straight line she painted were just perfect. Deb's work was delightful to see. (I am sorry that I did not keep some of her work)

Deborah leaves to mourn two sisters, Delores and Mary, and one brother, Joe, from Atlanta, Georgia. She has several nieces and nephews, and a host of great nieces and nephews.. Our brother Joe came to visit once a year, Deb always knew who he was. In fact, she knew all of her siblings. Deborah was an amazing woman, so full of poise and grace. She had many hidden talents: singing, dancing, and painting. We miss Deborah so much. She has given us so much to ponder, love, and cherish. Enjoy the presence of the Lord, Deb.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation,  beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy she leaves behind.

She will be laid to rest at Walnut Hills Cemetery, 3117 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Thomas  family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.