Debra Paulette Monday was born in Tulsa, OK, on June 8, 1958, to Elizabeth and Levi Moore. Debra passed from this life on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the age of 66, peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Debra leaves to cherish her memory, her husband and soulmate, Lloyd Monday Sr., her children, Deneeko Williams, Deantonio Moore, DeMeaseo Miller, and bonus children, Nicolette (Rodney) Decatur, Lloyd Monday Jr, Elton (Carla) Monday, and Joi Adams. She had 19 grandchildren, 19 great grands. Debra also leaves her siblings, Vickie Jackson, Kathy Joseph, Brenda (Ricky) Rentie, brothers, Levi (Phyllis) Moore, Jr. and Elvert (Cordia) Moore. She leaves behind her special Niece and care giver, Jasmine Friday, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Beatrice L. Celestine.
Debra came to Akron, Ohio, where she pursued her PH. D. in hair and cosmetology from Dudley School. She participated in many hair shows, , worked in several shops, before obtaining her own, Total Grace Hair Care, she also did hair and make up for EJ Thomas Hall whenever they had productions going on.
Debra joined and became an active member of Zion Temple Baptist Church, under the pastorate of Dr. Mark Tony Ward. She loved the Lord and grew in her faith, Debra demanded that her light would shine as she worked in the outreach and greeter’s ministry.
Debra had a heart of gold, she was loving, caring, and sweet. Always looking for ways that she could be of help. She loved children and always found a way to make the least of them feel special and protected. Through her children and their children, her legacy of love will live on.
Her passion was anything hair. She always wanted to be sure that you had healthy hair, and although her products and her service were not cheap, money did not matter, if you had it great, if you didn’t, she would say come on over to the shop, let me do what I got to do. She constantly took classes to make herself better, and to make her clients look good.
Debra will be missed by many, and we thank God that we were all able to be in her presence,
Rest on Debra Monday, until we meet again!!