Deborah Lynne (Parks) Johnston

Deborah L. Johnston, age 59, died unexpectedly from complications of M.S. on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her home in Coldwater, Michigan. She was born on September 16, 1955 to Raymond and Mildred (Morris) Parks in Toledo. Deb was a true animal lover and her dogs were a great part of her life. She loved music especially country, enjoyed watching Nascar every week, doing needlework and cooking meals for the local Moose Lodge.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, John Johnston; siblings, Pam (Bob) Miller and Kim (Lynn) Parks; step-son, Michael Johnston; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend, Ali Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Sean; sister, Kathleen Lehaney-Hamilton and nephew, Kim Parks, II.

The family will receive guests on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin in the funeral home on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Branch County, 969 Wildwood Rd., Coldwater, Michigan 49036 or to the Northwest Ohio Multiple Sclerosis Society, 401 Tomahawk Dr.,
Maumee, OH 43557.