Deborah Ruth Wright

June 5, 1959 ~ February 12, 2025
Born in:
Hartford, CT
Resided in:
Princeton , IL
Deborah Ruth (Antrim) Wright, 65, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home.
Debbie was born on June 5, 1959 in Hartford, CT the daughter of Richard and Patricia (Smith) Antrim. She worked as a private home care taker for over 10 years, along with working for a few different school districts including Henry-Senachwine, Lamoille, Princeton School District as a bus driver, occasionally she would work in the school cafeteria at Logan Elementary. Many kids knew her as Miss Debbie. She worked with a lot of Disabled and Special Needs kids throughout her life. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Debbie loved the outdoors, nature, camping and fishing. Shopping on the Quick Vanishing Cash QVC Channel, getting involved with many community events around Princeton: Nightmare on Fairground Road, Red Hat and Princeton Street Concert Series. She loved to spend her spare time traveling when time and scheduling allowed it. Very adventurous enjoyed Helicopter Rides, occasional thrill seeking roller-coaster time or two but not often.
Debbie loved her family deeply although at times could be difficult in her ways and her beliefs came off as stand offish, but always meant well. She was kind, caring, loved to laugh have a good time in whatever she was doing or roping people into her shenanigans for those that truly knew her it was never a dull moment.
She is survived by her 3 children, Mike Wright of Henry, Brandi Wright of Mark and Katie (Wright) Fuchs of Princeton; 9 grandchildren, Grace, Caleb, Lily Rose, Piper, Kane, Paige, Ashlee, Nathan and Jackson; one great-grandchild Henri and another one on the way in July; her ex-husband Sheridan, the father of her three children; two sisters, Cindy Forrest of Bartlesville, OK, Deanna Stephens of Clearwater, FL; many nieces and nephews. Lastly of course how can we forget her beloved favorite fur child the house hippo Daisy Mae. She spoiled this dog rotten. They were definitely two peas in a pod. Daisy was a Rescue Dog that she instantly fell in love with brought her home was inseparable ever since.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, loving companion Gary Perdew, many aunts, uncles and one great-nephew.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
A memorial had been established in Debbie’s memory, https://gofund.me/23ae046a
Online condolences may be made at www.grant-johnsonfh.com
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Love you Sis ❤️
Debbie, I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you. May You rest now in heaven and be free . Miss Daisy I’m sure is missing you. I feel awful that I didn’t find this out until this morning. Forgive me .
Debbie was always smiling and high on life since a new her from High School. Everytime I ran into her she was always in a good mood. She will be missed.