Deborah J. Suttles (Debbie) was born on December 14, 1965, in Cleveland Ohio, to the late McKinley and Dora Suttles. She was the 3rd of 4 children. She attended East Cleveland Public schools, graduating from Shaw High school in 1984. On December 21, 1986, she gave birth to daughter Brittany, then on December 26, 1990, she gave birth to son Tirone.

In the 90’s Debbie started working for University Hospital as an answering service operator, where she worked for many years. While working at UH she met her best friend Linda Chappell, along with countless others who she remained friends with up to her passing. She also worked for Cleveland Clinic as a hospital operator for 12 years before retiring due to health issues.

Debbie loved getting together with her friends and family, to hang out or try new restaurants. She enjoyed going out dancing, seeing live music and driving out to her best friend’s trailer in Andover, Oh. Most of all, she loved visiting and being with her granddaughters Harmony and Bryah. Debbie was hardworking, loving, funny and kind. She loved to laugh and be with the people she loved the most.

Debbie passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. She leaves to mourn daughter Brittany (Bryant), son Tirone, granddaughters Harmony and Bryah, brothers McKinley and Darrin (Donna). A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was loved by all and will be missed dearly.