Debra L. Giddens' Obituary
Debra L. Giddens, born May 25, 1953 in East Orange, NJ. She lived there 16 years before moving to Clearwater, FL. She passed away in her home March 20, 2021 in Clearwater, FL at the age of 67 due to Multiple Myeloma. She worked in Clearwater, FL as a hairstylist for 47 years.
When she was not working, she spent her time gardening, visiting nearby beaches and parks, and sailing on the water. She loved having family over and fixing large meals for special occasions. She would frequent art shows and jazz shows. You would often find her with a glass of red wine in one hand, and her pet parakeet in the other.
She had a lot of love to give to everyone, and everyone loved her back. In spite of life’s curveballs, she was incredibly selfless and strong-willed, with a zest for life. She would light up the room and she could always find a way to connect with anyone about anything. She always stayed open minded, and approached life with a sparkling sense of humor and vitality.
She is predeceased by her father Joseph Epley and her brother Brian Epley. She is survived by her mother Margaret Grantham in Dunedin, FL, her son Brian Giddens in Clearwater, FL, and extended family in Sarasota, FL and the Greater Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania, and her parakeet Lucky.
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