Deborah Ann (McGraw) Orff

February 18, 1952-October 20, 2022

Deborah Ann (McGraw) Orff, 70 of Sheridan, passed away on Oct. 20, 2022, in Lebanon.

She was born on Feb. 18, 1952, to the late Edwin F. and Louise A. (Layton) McGraw in Indianapolis.

Mrs. Orff graduated from North Central High School, Class of 1970. Upon graduating high school, she attended Central Beauty School and earned her master’s license in cosmetology. She found joy doing hair, but she had a deep love for animals prompting her to open Debby’s Pets. Debby’s Pets was open for several years where she enjoyed making many families, and pets, happy. After Debby’s Pets closed, Mrs. Orff went to work at Marsh Supermarkets preparing lunches for all of her regular customers. She ended her working years retiring from Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity where she assisted college students around the world.

She enjoyed arts and crafts. She would spend hours tole painting and crocheting. Many of her tole paintings were sold at local boutiques and art shows. Mrs. Orff found much delight in crocheting blankets for family and friends, many of whom still cherish these today. When her children were young, she coached Sheridan Recreational Soccer for several years. She was also a Girl Scout Leader with the JoSheWe Service Unit. In her downtime she loved playing games and cards, especially with her grandchildren! The most important thing to Mrs. Orff was her family.

Survivors include her daughter Jenny (Andy) Stites; 3 grandchildren Norah Stites,  Frances Stites and Keaton Orff; and 2 sisters Gene Moss and Vicki Nail.

Preceding her in death was her beloved son Charles ‘Charlie’ Orff; brother Michael McGraw; and her sister Patty McGraw.

Debby’s celebration of life is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at The Sheridan American Legion Post 67 on the 2nd floor located at 406 E. Tenth St., Sheridan. Family and friends are invited to gather from 4-8 p.m. with a short service at 6 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Roxie’s Pet Food Pantry in Sheridan, or you may bring pet food, pet supplies, or make a monitory donation at her celebration of life.

She wanted everyone to laugh, share memories and enjoy a couple of her favorites, so tacos and margaritas will be served. Everyone is invited to sign the online guestbook, leave a condolence, or share a memory at fisherfunerals.com.

Fisher Family Funeral Services have been entrusted with Mrs. Orff.