Debra Kay Lauderman, 73, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. She was born September 9, 1953, in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late George LeBlang and Olive Payne Leblang. She was a lifelong homemaker who loved gardening and cooking, and being with her grandchildren. She was Married May 1, 1974, to Lester Lauderman, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Lester Wade Lauderman (Cassandra); Trisha Roland (Bobby); six grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; one brother, Daryl Leblang and one sister Tami Gullion. Funeral services will be held 1PM Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, Chapel A, where visitation will be held Thursday from 11-1 PM. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.