About 9:50 am on Friday, August 30, 2019 Deb passed away at St. Vincent’s Healthcare in Billings, MT, surrounded by family and loved ones. Deb was 68 years old.
Deb was born November 25, 1950 in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee the fourth child and third daughter of Leonard Chesly Rogers and Carmon Edith Baucom. Deb was born on her mother’s birthday as well as being the first of her family born in a hospital. Later in life, she shared her birthday with her grandson, Joseph.
The family lived in Shelbyville, TN in Deb’s early childhood but at the age of 4, her father passed away suddenly. In the same year, she also lost her grandfather and younger sister. A couple years later, her mother remarried and Deb’s stepfather, Ray Gove moved the family first to Chicago, IL. and later to the small town of West Chicago where Deb grew up and graduated from West Chicago High School in 1969. It was there where Deb watched after and tormented her younger brother’s Mike and Robin while their mother worked.
Shortly after high school, Deb returned to Shelbyville and lived there and in West Chicago over the next twenty years. It was in Shelbyville where she met and married her husband, David on May 18th, 1990.
Over the years, Deb’s passion was working in memory care facilities or the memory care floor of residential living facilities in different parts of the country. She spent nearly twenty years of her life in serving others as a CNA helping Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. She loved those people she served and reminisced of them often.
Where ever Deb went, there were children in need of her help as well. Brothers, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and even strangers were in her charge from time to time. She cared for and helped raise, touching the lives of countless children through day cares or live in caring for them, teaching them how to love one another. She was a special confidant for her niece Karen when Karen was treated for cancer in the seventies, listening to Karen share stories of her comfort through her ordeal.
Deb loved Halloween and loved to dress up and create costumes for Halloween.
Deb and David moved to Miles City in August 2006 and have made their home there since, being as active as Deb’s health would allow.
Deb has served in many capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from nursery leader, Sunday school teacher, Relief Society and Primary presidents and visiting teacher. She shared her fun loving personality in everything she did.
Deb was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Carmon, her brothers Wayne Rodgers and Donald Rogers, sisters Angie Thomas, Brenda Carpenter and Billie Cheryl Rogers and her daughters Michelle and Rochelle Speegle.
Deb is survived by her husband David Tailleur of Miles City, Montana brothers Michael Gove of Phoenix, Arizona and Robin Gove of Miles City, Montana and children Jeffrey Speegle of Manchester, Tennessee, Kimberly Hall of Miles City, Montana, Savannah Rost of Helena, Montana and Chase Tailleur of Miles City, Montana, as well as friends as close as sisters, Gwen Butler of Cocoa Beach, FL; Tina Troyanek of Gilbert, AZ and Donna Manning of New River, AZ.
A thank you is given to Drs. Miller, James, Apostol, Jodi Gilligan and Ganz. As well as a special thank you to the nurses and aids that cared for her, Madison, April, Jaime, Ciera, Rhonda, Brett, Danielle, Aby, Stephanie, Kim and Josh H.
If desired donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital in memory of Debbie.
Family will receive friends on Friday, Septemper 13, from 4-6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Miles City. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting wwww.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 13, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
825 S. Moorehead
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 14, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
825 S. Moorehead
Miles City, MT
Interment
Following Services
Saturday September 14, 2019
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 13, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
825 S. Moorehead
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 14, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
825 S. Moorehead
Miles City, MT
Interment
Following Services
Saturday September 14, 2019
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Denise Harvey says
I am so very sorry. What a precious sweet person! Prayers and hugs to all her family and friends.
Garth Sleight says
David and Family, Deb truly fought the good fight and endured valiantly to the end. She was an inspiration to me in how she dealt with her health challenges. And you, David, were and are a true role model to me in how solicitous you always were of Debbie and her needs. Thank you for your example, my friend. May the Atonement of Jesus Christ, with all that it encompasses, assuage your grief and give you strength to carry on.
Emily Bennett says
I’m so sorry to hear about her passing. She was a delightful woman.
Jade and Jim Stacey says
Deb always made me feel welcome. May her memory be a blessing.
Linda Wyse says
David and family; thoughts and prayers, Sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Eichelberger says
David and Family,,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deb was a beautiful person, she was always so sweet to talk to.
Marj Anderson says
So sorry for your loss, David
Virginia Gard says
I will miss her fun stories and quick smile. Sending my heartfelt love & prayers to all those morning the loss of such a spunky lady.
Casey & Cindy Phalen says
Dave and family.
Thinking of you guys. Keep your memories close they will get you through.
Raggedy Ann's Antiques says
Deb was such an amazing woman and inspiration to me and others. She was beautiful inside and out and will truly be missed.
Always had a big smile and something witty and funny to tell me. Heaven gained a beautiful angel! My thoughts and prayers are with you Dave, Kim, Robin, and family.
Sandi Kohones says
We will miss seeing her Inn St Vincent’s. What a wonderful lady!
Fritz says
David and family, Deb was a treasure. I will miss the occasional phone call and making sure I was taking care of my diabetes and the cutting up we did. I will miss you Grammy.
Mary Black says
In the short time we had in Miles City, Deb made a huge impact on me. I was grateful for her immediate acceptance when I felt out of place. I loved sitting by her in Relief Society because she made me laugh!! God be with you until you are united.
Sue Cranford and Family says
To David and your family.
I am so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She always made me laugh and feel comfortable in any situation. I will miss her kind smile that drew you to her. She will be missed by all that were lucky enough to know her. Deb always talked about how David was so good to her and anyone could see that. Please let the Lord comfort you through this difficult time.
Tina Troyanek says
The best friend my heart has ever known. She is already dearly missed.
Brandi says
We are so saddened to hear of Deb’s passing. She was such a character when she came into the store. We will miss her quick wit tremendously.
With deepest sympathy,
Brandi & Kelsee
Maurices
Diana says
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Kylee Carmon Hall says
I miss you grammy❤️
Dianne Tailleur says
I will forever be grateful for the love Deb showed me. She was the best sister in law, friend and mama a girl could ask for. Miss you and love you Deb.
Gwen Butler says
I miss Debbie so much! She was and always will be in my heart. I will always cherish the times we had together. She was a true friend and I look forward to seeing her again. Thank you David for being her knight in shining armor! She loved you like no other.
Nancy Takla says
Debbie, you were my best friend growing up in West Chicago. I will always treasure those memories. All the goofy things we did. Love you always, Nancy (Reed,) Takla