Debra White Obituary

In loving memory of Debra White of Waterloo, Iowa, who departed this world on January 10, 2026 at the age of 71. Debra leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Estella Newman and Rainey; her grandson Darrell Lanier; and her siblings, Mary Ruth Gaines-Joyner, Betty White, Radford Newman and John Gaines.

She is survived by: her children, Carlena Muhammad of Waterloo, Selina White of Waterloo, Desiree White (James Brantley) of Waterloo, Vanassa White (Ulysses Moore) of Waterloo, Jonika Muhammad of Waterloo and Melvin White of Waterloo; her grandsons, Michael Muhammad of Houston, TX and Lamont Muhammad of Kansas City, KS; and her siblings, Ollie Jordan of Waterloo, Shirley White of Waterloo, Gennie White of Waterloo, Patricia Newman of Waterloo, Vera Newman of Waterloo, Della Grey (Ben) of East St, Linda Valencia (José) of Dallas, TX, Leo White (Gloria) of Waterloo, Roger Newman (Heather) of Waterloo and Theresa Rainey-Montgomery of Waterloo. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

Memorials may be directed to the family.