Deborah Darlene Klein (maiden Monks)

Deborah Darlene (Monks) Klein, 58, passed away on April 27, 2021 at her home in Murphys, California.

Debby’s hometown was Jefferson City, Tennessee where she developed treasured, life-long friendships.  As a child, Debby enjoyed swimming, roller-skating, hiking and countless hours playing outside with neighborhood friends. She was a Tanasi Girl Scout and participated on the Jefferson City Swim Team and Piedmont Basketball Team. At Jefferson County High School, she was a member of the swim team and flag corps. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, where she was baptized in 1973. As an adult, Debby continued her love of the outdoors and added cooking and boating to her list of favorite activities. She adored her dog, Dexter, who could be found by her side on the couch, in the car, or on the boat.

Many of Debby’s favorite experiences were associated with friends in the boating community. She was a former member of the Corinthian Yacht Club of San Francisco and the Grindstone Joe Association in the San Joaquin Delta where her warm nature and generous spirit equipped her to serve as entertainment chair.

She loved to travel and had the opportunity to experience many exciting destinations, both domestic and abroad. She lived in a variety of US states including Tennessee, Florida, Colorado, Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Michigan, New York and California.

Debby enjoyed volunteering and was known for her kind, generous spirit and her fabulous sense of adventure and fun. Her selfless nature was evident in the way she assured that all those around her were well taken care of and having a good time. She will be deeply missed by loved ones.

Debby was preceded in death by her step-mother, Imogene “Jeannie” Monks; maternal grandparents Clyde and Nina Mae Poole; and paternal grandparents, T.C. and Edith Monks. She is survived by her mother, Sue P. Monks of Dawson Springs, Kentucky; father, David W. Monks of N. Palm Beach, Florida, sister, Karon Monks Rakoz (Robert) of Vancouver, Washington; former husband, Andre Klein, Murphys, CA.

A memorial tribute website where friends and family are encouraged to share special memories and photos can be found at https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/DeborahKlein/.

A Celebration of Life, hosted by friends, Jill Massie-Braun and Amy Blanc Lacy and sister, Karon Rakoz, will take place on June 12, 2021 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Glenmore Mansion, 1280 North Chucky Pike, Jefferson City, TN.