Deborah Kemp

Deborah Jean (Stradley) Kemp, 56, of Great Falls passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at a local hospital. No funeral services are planned at this time. She requested a quiet celebration among family members. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Deborah was born October 31, 1957 to Pauline and William Stradley in Soap Lake, WA. She was the owner of Paisano’s in Great Falls and after it closed she went to work at N.E.W. as a customer service representative. She worked there for 12 years before medical reasons prevented her from continuing to work. She loved her garden, sitting in the sun in her swing, and spending time with her dogs. She adored her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Deborah is survived by her spouse of 24 years, Stacy Gray of Great Falls; daughter Melody (Shane) Wilkes; sons Jared (Mindi) Peters and John Kemp; grandson Mykell Peters; and granddaughters Jessie Wilkes and Avery Peters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and William Stradley.