Obituaries

Deborah Mae Willis, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fairview Park, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (nee Heckman) Davis.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Willis; her son, Kenneth Jay Baillie; and her brothers, Richard and Chuckie Davis.

Deborah is survived by her devoted daughters, Jennifer Crouch (Cecil), Geri Spitznagel (Richie), and Kristi Pierce (Robert); and her cherished grandchildren, Britni Nelson (Jordan), Justice Wilhelm (Aaron), Marc Stevens, Hunter Stevens, Jayson Lackey, Arabella Pierce, Koltyn Spitznagel, Brayden Stevens, Sophya Baillie, Baillie Stevens, Kailynn Pierce, Hudson Spitznagel, and Levity Pierce. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Brooks Wilhelm, Myla Stevens, Kinsley Nelson, and Zayden Nelson. She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy Davis (Larry) and Joni Davis, along with their families.

Deborah was a woman of many passions and an adventurous spirit. She found beauty in the simple things and joy in life’s quiet moments. Her love of photography allowed her to capture the world through her own creative lens. She had a true green thumb and could often be found tending to her gardens. She enjoyed days spent on the water boating and fishing, and cherished time camping under the stars with family and friends. Deborah loved exploring new places and taking road trips, always with a camera in hand, ready for the journey. Whether she was out on the lake, relaxing around a campfire, or working in her garden, Deborah felt most at peace outdoors, surrounded by nature’s beauty.

Her warmth, laughter, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.