Debra Lynn Carter

Debra Lynn Carter was a project conquering, blue cheese olive eating, tomato loving, handbag-having, coffee grinding, vodka drinking, kid watching, sportsman’s club going, steak grilling, beach loving, jean jacket wearing, U-turn making, flower adoring, bend over backwards; hell of a lady. Debbie passed into a new life on October 29, 2021. Born November 10, 1956 in Kankakee the daughter of Ward and Isabelle Reed; who proceeds her in death. Surviving is her sister Linda Williams, significant partner in crime Michael Porter, children Ryan (Laura) Carter and Jayme (Nick Bufford), grandchildren Norah and Beau Bufford, and the hundreds of children she provided care for over the years. Debbie spent thirty-five plus years as a self-employed daycare extraordinaire, mastering Debbie’s Little Ones Daycare. Working ten hour days Debbie showed her strength and humility by the smile she provided to each and every parent as they picked up their children. She always found time to lend her heart to loved ones. Her circle of love went well beyond family and friends to include anyone that touched her life. Those fortunate to have felt the impression of Debbie’s love, will always remember her just as she remembered them. Debbie’s hobbies included; a passion for cooking, excursions to the beach, Sunday Bloody Mary bar crawls, and an unwavering love for the Chicago Cubs!! Visitation will be held at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 IL-17, Kankakee, IL 60901, Saturday November 6th 1-4pm with Service following. Celebration of Debbie’s life will take place at The Bourbonnais Sportsman’s Club2672 Chippewa Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, on Friday November 19th starting at 5:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America .