Debra Tabor

Debra L. Tabor, 64, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at her home.

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She will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and the love she shared so freely with those around her.

Daughter of the late Rhoda May Adams and Elisha Matthew White, Debbie was born on June 18, 1962 in Wooster, Ohio. She married Clinton Tabor on December 8, 1979 and they shared 46 years of marriage before her passing. Debbie worked as a cook at Holzer Senior Care and Rio Grande College prior to her retirement. Debbie faithfully attended Macedonia Church in Patriot, Ohio where she loved serving her Lord.

Debbie loved thrifting, exploring flea markets, and attending auctions, always enjoying the excitement of finding something unique. She also had a special love for all things sparkly; if it glittered, she was sure to love it. Debbie found great joy in art, drawing, and crafting, and she loved singing in church.

Above all else, Debbie loved her family and all those she considered family. She had a gift for making people feel welcome, and over the years she formed many friendships that became just as meaningful as family. Everyone she met held a special place in her heart. Most importantly, Debbie loved serving the Lord, and her faith was at the center of her life. She will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and the love she shared so freely with those around her.

In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by a son, Ray Tabor; a grandson, Jaxson Bryant; and sisters, Kathy Hurt and Jeannie Tabor. She is survived by her husband, Clinton Tabor; children, Clint Matthew (Maileen) Tabor, Lisa (Jeffrey) Bryant, Kevin (Taylor) Tabor, Michael (Leslie) Tabor; grandchildren, Christopher Tabor, Caleb Ortiz, Chase Skeen, Hannah Fletcher, Shianne Lane, Haylee Lane, Skyelynn Davidson, Jaydus Davidson, Rosalyn Tabor, Lillian Tabor, Amelia Grace Tabor, and Nicholas Eugene Tabor; many others "adopted" along the way who were like children and grandchildren; fur-babies, Daisy and Precious; great-grandchildren, Eliza Fletcher and Rayne Mull; siblings, Linda Adams, Elsie Tucker, and Matthew White; best friend, Carol Cox; her Macedonia Church family; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.

The funeral service for Debbie will be held at Willis Funeral Home on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor David Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Friends and family may be received from 11:00 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.