Deborah "Debbie" Trudell-Sipes

Deborah “Debbie” Trudell-Sipes, 57, of Ferndale, died Sunday July 30, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Edward and Sandra Trudell. She was a 1984 graduate of Port Huron Northern and graduated in 1988 from Ferris State University with a Business degree in Marketing.

After college Debbie worked many years in advertising in the Detroit area. Later she realized her dream by attending the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. In 2006 she started her business as a Detroit freelance photographer and visual artist. In her own words, she was a Detroit Photographer that loved capturing everything from beauty to the oddity in life.

Debbie is survived by her partner, Tony Golon; mother, Sandra Trudell; sister, Donna Ross-Reynolds; nephews, Thomas (Nicole) Ross III and Cody Reynolds; nieces, Jennifer Ross and Amber (Dan) Ward; aunts, Susan (Tim) Wiegand and Mary Reynolds; and many great nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Trudell; grandparents, Harry and Bette Tudhope and Louis and Blanche Trudell.

Her family would like to thank her many friends that helped and supported her through her cancer battle. She loved you all.

Cremation has taken place and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Port Huron, MI.

Arrangements are by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home