Debra Ann Clay was born December 22, 1952 to the union of Edward and Elvesta Clay. She grew up in Toledo, Oh and attended Washington Elementary, Robinson Jr High, and was a graduate of Scott High School class of 1970. She was also a graduate of the Toledo School of Nursing. She was previously employed by Toledo Mental Health Center, Manor Care, and the Darlington House.

She departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2017 at UTMC Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Elvesta Clay, grandparents Joe and Thelma Hutch, and one brother, David Clay.

She leaves to cherish her memories sons, Jeremy (Denise) Heard and
Jason (Stefanie) Heard; brothers, Lee, Dwayne, and Donald Clay; sisters, Minister Sharon (Robert) Heard, Diane Willis, and Evelyn Clay, Grandchildren Tylon and Diamond Mitchell and Brett and Brock Heard and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.