** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Debra Lee Tanner, 60, of Varina, passed away unexpectedly on 16 Aug 2015. She was a senior recruiter and a member of Sandston Baptist Church. Debra enjoyed bird watching and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A celebration of Debra Lee Tanner's life was held on 20 Aug 2015. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Debra Lee Tanner 19 May 1955 - 16 August 2015 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tanner, Debra, 60, of Varina, passed away unexpectedly on 16 August 2015. She was the senior recruiter for Caliper, Inc. and a long-time member of Sandston Baptist Church. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, caring for her bird, Sunny, and her three dogs, Cleo, Cookie, and especially Cricket. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Darrel Short. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Ron Tanner; children, Michael Tanner, Beth (Michael) Miller, and Mark Tanner; grandchildren, Patrick, Christian, Megan, Michael Jr., Aeden, and Ivy; siblings, Donna Moseley, David Short, and Diana (David) Johnston; and her mother, Dorothy Short. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 20 August, at Sandston Baptist Church, www.sandstonbaptist.org. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local animal shelter or the American Heart Association. Virginia, United States Richmond August 2015 Richmond Times-Dispatch 18 Page B5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 May 1955 - Martinsville, Martinsville, Virginia, USA 16 August 2015 - Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, USA The decedent's full name is Debra Lee Tanner. The decedent's age at death was 60 years. The decedent's husband is Ron Tanner. The decedent had three children: Michael Tanner, Beth (Michael) Miller, and Mark Tanner. The decedent had six grandchildren: Patrick, Christian, Megan, Michael Jr., Aeden, and Ivy. The decedent had three siblings: Donna Moseley, David Short, and Diana (David) Johnston. The decedent's mother is Dorothy Short. The decedent was a member of Sandston Baptist Church. The date of the celebration of life is 20 August. --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Vital Statistics Summary** | |--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Name: | Debra Lee Tanner | | Age: | 60 years | | Birth: | 19 May 1955; Martinsville, Virginia, USA | | Death: | 16 August 2015; Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------| | Debra Lee Tanner | Decedent | Varina, Virginia | | Ron Tanner | Husband | Varina, Virginia | | Michael Tanner | Son | Unknown | | Beth (Michael) Miller | Daughter | Unknown | | Mark Tanner | Son | Unknown | | Patrick | Grandson | Unknown | | Christian | Grandson | Unknown | | Megan | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Michael Jr. | Grandson | Unknown | | Aeden | Grandson | Unknown | | Ivy | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Darrel Short | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Dorothy Short | Mother | Unknown | | Donna Moseley | Sister | Unknown | | David Short | Brother | Unknown | | Diana (David) Johnston | Sister | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | **Publication Details** | |--------------------------------|-------------------------| | Publication Date: | August 2015 | | Source: | Richmond Times-Dispatch | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Debra Lee Tanner enjoyed bird watching and reading. She was a long-time member of Sandston Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Debra Lee Short, aged 60, passed away unexpectedly on 16 Aug 2015. She was a senior recruiter and enjoyed bird watching and family time. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A celebration of Debra Lee Short's life was held on 20 Aug 2015. Burial details are not provided. --- **Transcript** Debra Lee Short 19 May 1955 - 16 August 2015 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TANNER, Debra, 60, of Varina, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2015. She was the senior recruiter for Caliper, Inc. and a long-time member of Sandston Baptist Church. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, caring for her bird, Sunny, and her three dogs, Cleo, Cookie, and especially Cricket. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Darrel Short. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Ron Tanner; children, Michael Tanner, Beth (Michael) Miller, and Mark Tanner; grandchildren, Patrick, Christian, Megan, Michael Jr., Aeden, and Ivy; siblings, Donna Moseley, David Short, and Diana (David) Johnston; and her mother, Dorothy Short. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, at Sandston Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local animal shelter or the American Heart Association. Virginia, United States Richmond August 2015 Richmond Times-Dispatch 18 Page B5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 May 1955 - Martinsville, Martinsville, Virginia, USA 16 August 2015 - Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA Publication date is August 2015. --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |--------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Debra Lee Short | 60 years | 19 May 1955; Martinsville, Virginia, USA | 16 August 2015; Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Debra Lee Short | Decedent | Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA | | Ron Tanner | Husband | Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA | | Michael Tanner | Son | Unknown | | Beth (Michael) Miller | Daughter | Unknown | | Mark Tanner | Son | Unknown | | Patrick | Grandchild | Unknown | | Christian | Grandchild | Unknown | | Megan | Grandchild | Unknown | | Michael Jr. | Grandchild | Unknown | | Aeden | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ivy | Grandchild | Unknown | | Darrel Short | Predeceased Father | Unknown | | Dorothy Short | Mother | Unknown | | Donna Moseley | Sibling | Unknown | | David Short | Sibling | Unknown | | Diana (David) Johnston | Sibling | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |-------------------------|-------------------------| | Publication Date | August 2015 | | Source | Richmond Times-Dispatch | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Debra Lee Short was a senior recruiter for Caliper, Inc., a long-time member of Sandston Baptist Church. She enjoyed bird watching and spending time with her family. The family requested donations to a local animal shelter or the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.