Deborah Elizabeth Adkins
March 1, 1954 - August 28, 2021
Deborah Elizabeth Adkins, (nee, Ashby), 67, died 8/28/2019 of Covid-19 complications. She was born on 3/1/1954 in Tampa, Florida and attended local schools, including Sacred Heart Academy and Chamberlain High School. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray Adkins, both parents, Theodore Ashby and Dorothy Hausl, and two siblings, Robley and David (Sr) Ashby. Deborah is survived by her son, Norman Anthony Palumbo, III and wife, Julie and two grandchildren, Eva and Alex. Surviving siblings include Paul Ashby, Janice Ashby, Donald Ashby (Rosemary), and Sharon Trumbull. Deborah is also survived by nieces Deborah, Heather, Jennifer, and Azuree, as well as nephew, David (Jr). Her life was full of creative endeavors including designing interior plant-scapes, floral arrangements, and interior décor. Her final years of employment were focused in After School Care and Teacher’s Aide programs, which included many years at Christ the King Catholic School. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM on November 15, 2021 at Sunset Memory Gardens Cremation Garden. Please see Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens for updates and to share a memorial with her family and friends. Deborah is no longer bound to earthly constraints, fly free! In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to American Diabetes Association or the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
Deborah Elizabeth Adkins, (nee, Ashby), 67, died 8/28/2019 of Covid-19 complications. She was born on 3/1/1954 in Tampa, Florida and attended local schools, including Sacred Heart Academy and Chamberlain High School. She was predeceased by her... View Obituary & Service Information