Debera L. Gale, age 56, of Ypsilanti, passed away on January 4, 2020 at Michigan Medicine. Born on April 30, 1963 in Jackson, Debera is the daughter of Waldo and Thelma (Ruffett) Steinaway. She loved being around her grandchildren, was a gifted baker, and she specialized in home improvement.

Survivors include her children, Tabbitha (Ben) Staub of Brighton, and Samantha (Derek) Hess of Belleville; her forever friend, Tiffany Partido of Ypsilanti; her siblings, Char (Dave) Miller of Chelsea, Waldo (Beth) Steinaway III of Brighton, and Barb (Manith) Armstrong of Clinton; and several friends and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Vicki Rosculp, nephew, Waldo Steinaway IV, and niece, Tamlyn Miller.

A gathering of friends and family with a light reception will be held on Saturday, January 18, 1-3 p.m., at Chelsea Fairgrounds and Kitchen, Chelsea, MI.

Expressions of sympathy may be given to the Autism Alliance of Michigan (https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/).