Debra A. Crapanzano

Debra A. Crapanzano “MiMi”, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 18, 2025 at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 14, 1954, Debby was an extraordinary individual with a heart of gold. Her unconditional love and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met. Debby’s family was her greatest joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Debby’s hobbies reflected her creative and adventurous spirit. She loved sewing for her grandchildren, capturing life's moments through photography, and traveling the world with her best friend (adopted sister) Mona Landry. One of her most treasured memories was completing a marathon with her husband, Terry and enjoying football games that they loved so much. Debby devoted her career as a registered nurse for 50 years. Her legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. Debby is survived by the love of her life, Terry Crapanzano, also known as Dad and Paw Paw; daughter, Sarah Dore; son, Charlie Dore (Lexy); and four grandchildren, Landyn Scott, Sawyer Grace, Mackenzi Rose, and Livy Grey. She is also survived by her sisters, Lillian Kintner (Dave) and Donna Auman-Williams (Robert); and brother, Michael Cliff (Tracy). She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Alice Auman; Nanny, Nettie B. Dore; mother-in-law, Carmelite Crapanzano; brother-in-law, Michael Crapanzano; and niece, Kimberly Inman. Rest in peace, Mimi. Your love and light will be deeply missed. John 14:1-4 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” In lieu of flowers, Debby asks for donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home at 12012 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401 on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Debra A. Crapanzano

May 14, 1954 - February 18, 2025