Debora kay Turlin

Debora (Clindaniel) Turlin

Birth: August 31,1960

Death: January 6, 2026

On January 6, 2026, Debbie was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. She was a kind, loving, and spirited soul devoted to her family and friends. Debbie lived life fully, bringing joy, laughter, and generosity to everyone around her. She cherished her home, her 40+ years with Donnie, and the blessing of watching her family grow. Together, Deb and Donnie loved celebrating life’s milestones with music, singing, and festive gatherings.

Debbie worked for many years at Charlie’s Meat Mart and Deli as lead baker and cake decorator, serving customers with skill, warmth, and friendship. Her grandchildren will remember her fierce love, constant presence, and the happiness she found in being surrounded by family. She was the life of every party - fiery, funny, and full of heart. She adored her dog, Buddy, and spoiled him at every opportunity.

Above all, Debbie will be remembered as a generous, loving, and supportive caretaker - an exceptional daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and partner. She is deeply missed.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Noel and Gardenia (De Musey) Clindaniel, and her step‑grandson, Justin Randolph.

She is survived by her partner and husband, Donnie Randolph; her children, Sandra Lehman (David) and Howard Randolph (Trisha); her siblings, Steven Clindaniel (Beverly) of Ferris, Texas, and Pamela (Clindaniel) Bertrand (Brian) of Bristol, Indiana; her aunt, Jennie Lee Smeltzer of Middlebury, Indiana; her grandchildren Elizabeth Randolph, Marlina Kelly (Jacob), Jonathan Lehman (Sofia), Ashley Bailey (Brian), Erin Lehman (Nicholas), Lilli Lehman, and Rose Lehman; twelve great‑grandchildren; nieces and nephews Stephanie Linville, Zachary Clindaniel, Nick Schmidtendorff, and Jennie Conley, and many cousins.

Elkhart Cremations has been entrusted with her care. 

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