Debra (McAvoy) Taber, age 50 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2011. She was born on May 5, 1961 in Dayton to the late Harry McAvoy and Ruth McAvoy. In addition to her mother, Debra is survived by her three children, Kristina (Spencer) Fisher, Daniel (Brittany) Wells, and Patrick Taber; one very special granddaughter, Lauren Fisher; other family members and good friends. Debra was a graduate of Wayne high school, class of 1979. She had a great passion for gardening and loved her family dearly. A funeral service will take place on Saturday September 17, 2011 at 10:30 am at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior from 9:30-10:30 am. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Drive.