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Debra “Debbie” S. Finke (nee Vaughn), 67, of Villa Hills, KY, formerly of Chicago, IL and Fairfield, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her home in the arms of those she loved. Debbie worked as a court reporter for 15 years and as a special education teacher at Taylor Elementary for over 20 years. Whether you called her wife, mother, grandma, friend or superwoman; all called her fearless. She enjoyed card making, gardening, reading, her dogs, snow-birding in Florida, and traveling; but most importantly, spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lona Vaughn, and her aunt, Leta (Mike) Benjamin.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Tim Finke; her sons, Timothy “Timmy” Vaughn Finke, and Jeff (Morgan) Finke; her grandsons, Parker and Henry; her sister, Lisa (Scott) Pollak, and several brother and sister-in-laws.
Visitation for Debbie will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at Avance Funeral Home 4976 Winton Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11:30AM at St. Joseph Church 2470 Lorraine Ct, Crescent Springs, KY 41017. She will be buried at Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY.
Memorial contributions can be made to: GRRAND (Golden Retriever Rescue) and/or Walk Ahead For A Brain Tumor Cure.
To share a story or leave a condolence to Debbie’s family, please visit: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
Avance Funeral Home
4976 Winton Rd.Fairfield OH 45014
St. Joseph Catholic Church (Crescent Springs)
2470 Lorraine Ct.Crescent Springs KY 41017
Highland Cemetery
Address: 2167 Dixie Hwy Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017Debra “Debbie” S. Finke
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Lifelong Friend
From the old neighborhood to the new and beyond, Deb and I were cherished friends who experienced so many good times, as well as some not-so-good. Thank you, Deb, for being the good influence on me when I needed it. (Lona, Leta and Bill would agree, I’m sure!) I will continue to miss you. May you rest in everlasting peace. (Joni)
Deepest Sympathy…
I wish I could be there in person to convey my most deepest sympathies to YOU Tim and your entire family. During our lasting friendship over the years I know Debbie fought the good fight and battled with you always by her side. Take comfort in knowing she’s in heaven watching over the family now.
May she rest in everlasting peace, AMEN
Knute Frank
Friends
Debbie and her family were friends of me and my family since grade school. She was always very special and absolutely loved her family. Condolences to Tim and her entire family.
Sweet friend
Debbie and I were friends thru grade school and high school and life long friends from afar, always the kindest, sweetest best friend thru those school years, you have your wings dear friend, we will miss you and we will see you again.
My lovely friend
I worked with Debbie at DuPage Courthouse and we were wonderful friends. We went on two cruises and the second one is where she met her beloved Tim. My condolences to all who loved her. Fly with the angels, my dear.
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