Deborah Ann Lowe's Obituary
Deborah Ann Lowe’s journey began October 5, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama to John and Annie Pearl Thomas. She and her sibling’s, Brenda, Annette, John Jr. and Tori were raised at Ishkooda Road. Growing up Deborah, had a love for “Football Night” and playing clarinet while in the band. Deborah had a natural spirit to explore states outside of her hometown.
Immediately after high school in 1980. Deborah moved to San Diego, CA to live with her eldest sister. Shortly after her arrival, Deborah met Keith Lowe who was stationed at the Naval base. How did two young adults meet each other, on the other side of the country, Keith initially thought he was going to a party, but when he arrived, it was a Tupperware Storage Container party and married in April 1982. The love is undeniable over to the next lifetime.
They lived in Alabama, Illinois, California, and settled in Tennessee after giving birth to Angela (Destiny, Tia, Thomas, and Zoe), Keith Jr., Ashley N., John, Ashley C., and Ashley D. Deborah never missed the children’s games, school events, and opportunity to provide help to others. For her family, knowing she would always be there, created a mother/child love where each of the children have their own relationship, because we “They are all her favorite”. After she had her first grandchild “Her Right Hand Girl”, they often compete about her affection, especially when “The Angela’s” as she called them. She made a purpose to expose them to their dreams through faith and being righteous, by providing unconditional love and understanding what the situation, day, and/or time.
Deborah loved working at Grace St. Luke’s School “Miss Deborah to all GSL Saints” in Memphis where she educated multiple generations over 30 years through her skill to engage parents and students. She was able to create some of the best practices that are traditionally not taught, dedication, service, and love. Facebook gave her a way to maintain contact with many of her GSL Friends and she loved being able to see them mature into wonderful adults.
She gave her whole heart to helping and being able to have support for anyone. We are all fortunate to have been graced by such a beautiful, kind, and gentle woman. Her impact on serving family will always be remembered. She is everyone’s “Auntie Deb”, her grandchildren and other people’s grandchildren, “Grandma”, all cousins “Deb” or “Hun”, students/family friends “Mrs. Lowe” and siblings “Deborah Ann”.
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