Deb’s family welcomes you ​to join them in remembering ​and celebrating her life.

Deborah Ann Sill Pevner was born September 28, 1950 ​and grew up in Ferndale, Maryland.

Deb’s early career was spent in film production, ​including several years as a commercial film producer, a ​stint expediting and scheduling film production for ​Maryland Public Television (MPT), and location scouting ​on feature and industrial films, including the movie, ​Diner.

Deb met her husband Geoff when they both worked ​together at MPT.

She put her work life on hold for a number of years after ​her children were born, and devoted much of her time ​volunteering in Anne Arundel County Public Schools as ​they grew up.

Deb had a voracious appetite for reading and could ​ALWAYS be found with a book in hand, or on her ​Kindle. As her children grew older, Deb re-entered the ​workforce at the Mountain Road Branch Library, which ​allowed her to spend time among her beloved books –​AND get paid for it. No conversation with Deb was ​complete without a discussion of what you might be ​reading, listening to, or watching.

Deb’s Story

Deb and Geoff on their Wedding Day

In her retirement, Deb took up a passion for beading ​and jewelry, producing hundreds of individual pieces ​over the year that were often gifted to family and ​friends. She loved producing charm bracelets and ​other pieces customized for those she loved.

Despite a number of recent medical setbacks, Deb ​strove to overcome physical limitations to continue the ​things that she loved. She found ways to keep ​producing beaded jewelry – one handed. She ​transitioned from constantly reading hard copy to just ​as constantly reading e-books.

She loved watching small children at play. She was a ​warm and loving pet owner. She was a caring and ​compassionate friend. She loved music and art, ​laughed easily and infectiously. She loved Geoff dearly.

She was, above all, exceedingly proud of her two ​children, both of whom grew into honest and decent ​adults and solid citizens, and both of whom entered ​careers in public service.

Event Details

August 4, 2024

1:00 PM

John (Jack) E. Downs Park

The Chesapeake Room

8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122

(click for directions)

Attire: Comfortable.

Parking: Upon arrival, inform the ranger you are ​there for the Pevner event at the Chesapeake Room. ​You will not be charged.

Follow signs for the Welcome Center. The ​Chesapeake Room is in the base of the Welcome ​Center.

RSVPs

Please RSVP by clicking HERE

or emailing the family at

Deb@pevner.org

Photos of Deb