Debra K. Mathews

Debra Kay Mathews April 24, 1962 – June 26, 2025 Debra (Chicowlas, McCaulley) Mathews was the cherished daughter of Sharon Margrander and her father William Chicowlas Sr., and stepdaughter of James Margrander. She is survived by her son, David McCaulley, her daughter, Danielle McCaulley and granddaughter, Laure Morse of Clinton Township, her sister, Cheri Heaton (aka her partner in crime), her brother, William (Billy) Chicowlas Jr. both of Clinton Township along with her aunt, Linda Olar, niece, Kristen Pacholke (Patrick), great nieces; Lana and Kaitlyn Pacholke of Milan, nephew, Bradley Klutz (Casey) of Gladwin, her beloved dog, Sammy and her almost but not quite real treasured babydoll, Layla, former spouse, James Mathews as well as many other aunts, uncles, cousins and valued friends. Debbie was preceded in death by Eva Lincoln, her Nanny who she loved with all her heart. Debbie passed on June 26 at McLaren Macomb hospital after losing her battle with pneumonia. It was not her first battle with pneumonia, but her lungs were to weak and prayers could not save her this time. In her early years Deb attended beauty school and later secretarial school. Her last place of employment was C.W. Industrial. Debbie enjoyed writing in her journals and reading her daily devotional called “Jesus Calling”. She loved watching her scary movies and crime shows, loved thunderstorms, comfort foods, cozy pajamas and football. When her daughter was young, they would watch I Love Lucy reruns again and again, she loved that show. She had a couple sayings that she would share one was... If you know better, you do better. The other one was... Do you want to be right or do you want the get along. Before becoming dependent on oxygen she enjoyed going to the casino, hanging out with family, shopping for trinkets to decorate her home and reminiscing with her sister Cheri of their past adventures. Deb had a big personality and made friends easily, she was smart, beautiful, sensitive, caring and had a great sense of humor. After being diagnosed with COPD and later being oxygen dependent, she wasn't able to do some of the things she loved but she never gave up hope of getting well and those who loved her never gave up hope either. Debbie will always be loved and never forgotten, so many memories shared which will remain in our hearts forever, gone way to soon. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home-New Haven.

Debra K. Mathews

April 24, 1962 - June 26, 2025