Deb Scardilli Wead

Deb Scardilli Wead, age 59, went to be with the Lord God on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at her home in Phoenix, AZ. Deb will be deeply missed by her husband of over 31 years, Tim Wead, her two sons, Addie and TJ Wead, TJ's fianc Maggie Broderick, brother Dennis Scardilli (Patti), daughter and granddaughter, uncle Philip Scardilli, cousin Pat Scardilli, cousin Susan Waldman (David) and children, brother-in-law Doug Wead (Miriam) and children, nieces and nephews. Deb was greeted in heaven by her family who went before her, including her parents, Joseph and Ethel Scardilli, her niece, Cara Scardilli, her father-in-law Roy Wead, mother in law Rosa Mae Wead, brothers in law Jim and Bill Wead, and numerous other family members.

Deb was a 1975 graduate of Holy Spirit and a 1979 graduate of Boston University, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.

Deb taught Art at Scottsdale Christian Academy for many years, and loved to make fine art and jewelry. She was active in a number of churches in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, particularly the Dream City Church (formally first Phoenix Assembly of God) and the Church on the Street in Phoenix.

Deb was a joy to all who knew her. She was funny, beautiful and loving. Her family and friends already miss her and look forward to seeing her again in God's presence.

A memorial service will be held at the Dream City Church at 13613 N. Cave Creek Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85022 at 11AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to a Christian organization, in particular the Church on the Street in Phoenix or the Phoenix Dream Center. Arrangements by Whitney/Murphy Funeral Home of Phoenix, where there is an online obituary. Tributes also on Facebook.