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Debra Reams
DEBRA ANNE REAMS
Cedar Rapids
Debra Anne Reams, 65, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, April 16, 2018. Debra was born in Greensboro, N.C., to Merle and Dorothy Reams.
Debra graduated from Wartburg College with a bachelor's degree in music education. She moved to California and began working for the city of Anaheim, and did computer-aided drafting, designing the rooms for the Anaheim Convention Center. She sang in the Crystal Cathedral Choir and loved Disneyland.
Debra is survived by her brother, Craig (Susan) Reams; niece, Ashton Reams; and nephew, Colin Reams.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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