Debra Starlene Braley (Debb), 46, resident of Manteca, California, passed away on November 18, 2013. She was born at Manteca Hospital on December 4, 1966, the daughter of Larry and Jane Braley. Debra attended Manteca High School and graduated in 1985.
    Debra spent her life helping others, she was passionate about music and loved to play the piano. She was an advocate for the Wounded Warriors Project and Welcome Home Hero’s. She attended New Hope Church in Manteca.
    She is survived by her son Christopher Braley and his wife Devary Braley, her parents Larry and Jane Braley and her brothers Larry and Terry Braley. She was a grandmother to Christopher Jr. and Liam Braley, an aunt and beloved friend to many.
    A celebration of life will be held to honor Debra at The Place of Refuge located at 486 Button Ave, Manteca on November 24, 2013 at 3:00pm. Donations to Welcome Home Hero’s in Tracy can be made on Debra’s behalf.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Thursday, November 21, 2013