Deborah "Debi" Ray (Schmidt) Keel, born May 21, 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama, to Thomas L. Schmidt and Roberta Ann (Vice) Schmidt and departed this life on October 22, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.

 Debi was the youngest child, born into a Military Family.  She lived in Alabama, Texas, New Mexico, West Germany, Louisiana and Kansas.  She loved to travel and see the "different" sites around this country and the world.  Debi was a fun loving individual who would brighten any situation with her smile and presence.

 Debi was a loving and caring Mother, Sister and daughter.  Once she became your friend, you had a true friend for life.  She was a licensed dental assistant, licensed veterinary assistant and work for over 20 years with Verizon in project management.

 Debi is survived by her loving children, Staci Garner of Lewisville, TX, Evan Keel of Aubrey, TX, SFC Peter Keel of Baumholder, Germany and Michelle (Keel) Deans of Carrollton, TX, granddaughter, Amorisa Garner of Lewisville, TX ,  brother Donnie Payne and wife Barbara of McKinney, TX, sister-in-law Vickie Schmidt of Haslett, TX, nieces Donna Latham of McKinney, TX, Julie Payne of Van Alstyne, TX, Jessica (Schmidt) Swinford of Ft Worth, TX, nephew Jason Schmidt of Haslett, TX, numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and her beloved Boston Terrier, Daisy.  Debi also leaves behind many great friends and co-workers.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Terry Payne and Jackie Schmidt.

Source: Donnie K. Payne - Brother