Deborah Lynn McWilliams

In Loving Memory of Deborah Lynn McWilliams

January 1, 1958 – September 28, 2025

Deborah Lynn McWilliams, beloved daughter of Trena and Freddie Rouse, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 67.

Deborah’s life was filled with color, joy, and unmistakable style. Her festive holiday outfits, often worn well beyond the season, brightened every room she entered. A lifelong Disneyland fan, she found magic in its music, lights, and laughter.

She delighted in simple pleasures: daily coloring sessions, leisurely walks, and afternoons spent swimming. Shopping trips and visits to the salon for fresh hairdos and mani-pedis were among her favorite treats. Deborah also loved her work at the Sonoma Development Center’s second-hand store, where her cheerful spirit welcomed everyone who stopped by.

Her family and friends will remember her radiant smile, her love of celebration, and the way she brought a sense of fun to ordinary days.

Deborah is survived by her father Fred Rouse; siblings Trena Gibbs, Bob McWilliams, Cindy Parsons, James Rouse, and Marty Rouse; and many extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her mother Trena Rouse, her sister Elizabeth McWilliams, and Robert Rolla McWilliams.

Consider honoring Deborah by wearing a splash of holiday color or enjoying a walk in the sunshine, just as she would have loved.