Many of you knew Debbie as “Kono” on social media. Even though she and I had never met, I considered her a personal friend. Her long remissed cancer roared back a few months ago, which I only learned a few hours before she passed, which was only a few hours before Charlie Kirk was murdered. So it has been busy here, and I am sorry I’m just getting around to this. I’m told she died at peace and fully inside the sacraments. Please pray for her. And my dear Debbie, whenever you get where you are going, please pray for us.
Deborah Leigh Douglas, of Detroit, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 10, 2025, at the age of 66. After a courageous battle, she now rests in eternal peace and victory in Christ.
Deborah was born on August 8, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Carl Anderson and Judy Lobert. She was blessed with three delightful sons, whom she loved and cherished with all her heart. A devoted mother and grandmother, Deborah’s greatest joy was her family, and her love for them was evident in every word, action, and prayer.
Deborah’s life was defined by her unwavering faith. She loved the Lord deeply, and it was through this faith that she found strength in both life’s trials and triumphs. She faithfully prayed the Rosary each day, lifting up her children, grandchildren, and countless others in her prayers. She was a true prayer warrior, interceding on behalf of those she loved and placing her trust fully in God’s plan.
Her compassion, kindness, and devotion to Christ shone brightly to all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and resilience that will continue to guide her family for generations to come.
Deborah is the loving mother of Tony (Jessica) Redman, Christopher (Alecia) Redman, and the late Justin Redman; cherished grandmother of Lola, Elliott, Lillian, and Emma. She will be deeply missed, yet her family takes comfort in knowing she is now reunited with her Lord in the promise of everlasting life.
A Low Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:00 am at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Church, 16414 E. Fourteen Mile Road, Fraser, Michigan 48026. While attending Mass, dress code is required (https://www.olqmfraser.org/site/about_us.php). Silence in the Church is required out of respect to the sacredness of the Requiem Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Parish General Fund in memory of Deborah. Interment will be held following Mass at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Twp.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
May God keep her in His arms. Rest in peace, Kono.
I love this. She had always kept you in mind and prayers. May she pray for us!
R.I.P.
Kono was one of my favorites here… I’m so sorry to hear this.
Rest in peace, Debbie. You’ll be missed.
R.I.P.
I liked her.
Pray for her! Remember, even if it’s totally not needed, 1) it’s an honorific, you show your respect and 2) Mary does something good with every grace invoked. If Debbie doesn’t need it, Mary will redirect it to someone who does – and Debbie will be tickled that you thought of her.
A porta inferi, erue Domine, animas eorum.
Requiescant in pace.
A porta inferi, erue Domine, animas eorum.
Requiescant in pace.
Wow this is certainly a shock to me. May she rest in peace 🙏
Prayers going up.
As usual, St.Thomas More had the right words:
“Pray for me, and I shall for you and all your friends that we may merrily meet in heaven.”
(In his last letter to his daughter, Meg.)
That is sad. I will keep Debbie in my prayers. I always enjoyed Kono’s comments.
I thought of her a couple of times the past few days, one of the times when a Kenyan priest here in Montgomery during a homily (obviously trying to curry favor with the new modernist archbishop) stated that we should all pray that the death penalty in Alabama should be abolished. I thought, “Maybe Kono is right after all!” I am really starting to wonder.