Deaedra H. Stiles

Deaedra Helen Stiles, affectionately known as "Dee Dee," was born on June 17, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio. She entered into peaceful rest on July 18, 2026, Dee Dee’s life was marked by her unbeatable energy and zest for living. She possessed a vibrant spirit that was often feisty, funny, outspoken, and strong-willed. Known as a loyal friend who always cared deeply for others —qualities that made her a beacon to friends and family alike. Dee Dee approached life with honesty and a jazzy charm, embracing every day fully.

Dee Dee worked as a manager for various companies, and retired her skills from Office Depot. A testament to her sharp mind and steady hand. Dee Dee’s work ethic and friendly manner left lasting impressions. Dee Dee was truly a figure upon whom many could rely, both professionally and personally.

She is survived by her loving son. Arnold (Billie) Williams; her brother. Clarence (Audrey) Williams; sisters, Louella Williams and Dana Jenkins; granddaughter, Asia; grandson, Rion; great-grandchildren, Trinity, Sahiri (Suga Momma), and A’Kylee (Tweet); best friends, Desire Estee, Deborah Sanders-Martin; and a host of nieces and nephews. To each of them, she gave lessons in loyalty, honesty, laughter, and how to live out loud.

She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Arlene Williams; father, Robert Green; her brother, Philip Wade Williams; and by her first husband Johnny Debrill and late husband, Billy Stiles whose memories she kept alive in her heart.

Dee Dee’s time with us—marked by a fierce love of life, a devotion to her family, and the unabashed embrace of fun—has left an indelible imprint. Her loss echoes deeply, yet her memory will continue to shine in every family gathering, every shared laugh, and every aroma wafting from the kitchen she so adored.

As her loved ones bid farewell, let them remember Dee Dee as she truly was: a beacon of strength, candor, joy, and style—a woman who lived life fully, on her own terms, and left the world brighter for it.

Family will receive friends and guests from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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