The daughter of the late Elmer and Virginia Peltier, she is also predeceased by her sister, Jeanette Nicholai. She is survived by her brothers, Elmer III "Butch" and James (RoseAnn) Peltier, and also her sisters, Linda (Gil) Lega, Denise (Kenny) Wrobleski, Robin Sparks, and Pamela (Paul) Lachowicz. Debra was also survived by many nieces and nephews along with her friend, Vince, and she was the loving Mother of her companion, Princess.