Deborah Anne Gregory "Debbie"

Deborah Anne Gregory affectionately known as “Debbie” was called home Sunday November 28, 2021, surrounded by family members at the Wilmington Christiana Hospital to her battle with Metastatic Cancer. She was born in the city of Wilmington Delaware on July 13, 1959, to the late Robert Sturgis Sr. and Mary Beulah Hanes Sturgis.

Debbie was proceeded in death by her father: Robert Sturgis Sr. Her mother; Mary Beulah Hanes Sturgis, her “partner in crime” Nephew; Charles “Chucky” Baise, her sister; Cora “Sister” Sturgis, her brother Louis “Louie” Sturgis Sr. and her Sister; Shelia Sturgis.

She leaves to cherish her memory Her Sister; Olive “Ollie” Baise of New Castle, Brothers; George “Bubby” Sturgis Sr. (Nelly) and Robert “Robbie” Sturgis (Shirley) of Wilmington DE,  Lawrence “ Bey” Sturgis Sr (Cindy) of New Castle, and Sister McCleade “Cledia” Blake (Marvin) of New Castle.

Debbie leaves to cherish her 2 daughters: LonToya “Toy” Murray (Mike) of New Castle DE, NaTisha “Nay-Nay” Matthews (Ricky) of Wilmington DE, her 3 sons; Larry Barron Jr. of Virginia Beach VA, La’Mour Gregory and Quincy Spencer, both of Wilmington DE. She also leaves to her 10 grandchildren: Ah’lee, Naeemah, Nafis, Alijah, Ivian, Terrell, Jakorian, Eemani, Jamiya and Love. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who also loved her dearly. Debbie also leaves to cherish her very devoted long-time friend of 13 years Mr. William Lewis.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday December 10, 2021 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th Street Wilm., DE 19801. Viewing 4-5:45 PM, service at 6 PM. Interment is private. All attendees must wear masks.