Deborah "Debbie" Peperone Resor's Obituary
Deborah “Debbie” Peperone Resor, age 72, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2025. Born in New Orleans on June 22, 1953, she was a devoted daughter, sister, cousin, and friend who touched countless lives with her gentle spirit and ready smile.
She is survived by her brother, Christian Peperone (Karla); cousins, Karin Crouch Blackburn (Roy), Kathy Crouch St. Pierre (Todd), Kelly Crouch Magee (Terry), Karol Crouch McGovern (Keith), Kristy Crouch Ellzey, and Kaye Crouch Lataxes (Stephen); nephews, Marx Giroir (Lisa) and Dean Giroir (Robyn); second cousins, James Blackburn (Mallory), Katherine Blackburn, and Jordan Ellzey; third cousins, Fitz and Stella Blackburn; great-nephew, Dominic Giroir; and many other beloved family members and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Melanie Crouch Peperone.
Debbie earned her B.S. in Microbiology from Southeastern Louisiana University before pursuing graduate studies at Tulane University in New Orleans. After completing her education, her meticulous attention to detail and quiet competence distinguished a decades-long career as a paralegal with Shell Oil Company in New Orleans, where she worked until her retirement. Throughout her life, she indulged her love of travel, exploring many international cultures, and keeping travelogues of her adventures. Those who knew Debbie will remember her as a soft-spoken encourager, ever ready with a listening ear or a word of comfort.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ms. Resor may be made to a charity of your choice.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, Louisiana, with visitation commencing at 10:00 AM and mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Ms. Resor’s funeral arrangements. Her family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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