Words cannot express the loss & sadness I am feeling right now. I feel GOD gives you one true & wonderful friend in a lifetime and you were it. I will cherish all the wonderful memories. All the great times we had on our cruises. Boy those were fun. Thought we were going to jail in Playa-DelCarma , Mexico when you got into a shouting match with the Mexican store owner over the price of a item I wanted to buy. Those cruises were the best. And when you dress blew up over you head while we were standing on the deck by the wall of windows to the dining room. Everybody in there saw your "Granny Panties". We also had some great shopping trips to the Ozarks, Oh the nights we spent at Harrah's. All the week-end trips to the river. Working with you was the best. All the times we laughed together and cried together. All the times you bossed me round> (yes Debbie you were bossy), but I Love you more than my "Jewelery Box". You and Paula came as a packaged deal. If you loved you loved both. You both mean the world to me. Norman & James were lucky to have you as a wife & mother. You were the best. Rest in God's arms now my friend you are at peace, no more suffering. I will never forget you. I LOVE YOU BUNCHES.. Love, Gloria...

Dear Norman, James Paula and all of the family. I have said it many times that there are no words to express the loss that you feel and everyone who knew Debbie. She was one of a kind. No matter what may be going on in her life whether good or bad she never changed. She never complained and had no tolerance for anyone who did. She always took what was given her and moved on. As many have already said, she had a laugh that no one can forget, and if you happened to be having a bad day, felt a little down or complaining too much, she could snap you out of it like no one else. Debbie will truly be missed, but will forever be in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do (anything at all) please don't hesitate to ask. Love Ken & Deb

Paula, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of you sister. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Dear Paula, We are very sorry to hear fo the passing of your sister. Times like this are never easy, however we are thinking of you and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family even though we are halfway across the country. It is my view that you sister is in a better place than this world that we live in. Of course we never want to lose our loved ones and we share your sorrow with you. With our Prayer and Condolences' Jim and Judy Elliott

Aunt Debbie, I love you more than words can ever explain. I miss you so much. You always said that I was your little helper, and I promise to help Uncle Norman, James, and Mom as much as I can every chance I get. I won't let you down, I promise. I miss seeing you setting in your chair at the kitchen table every time I come over, and I miss all of those cakes that you bake so well. Aunt Debbie you can never be replaced you are one of a kind. I just wanted you to know how very much that I love you. Tell Papa and Nanna I said hello and give them a big kiss and a hug for me. Life just isn't the same without you here, but I know that you are somewhere close by watching every move we make and guiding us down the right path. Everytime that I think of you I will always smile from ear to ear. You are the best Aunt that anybody could ever ask for, and I love you more than words can ever explain. I Love You the mostest Aunt Debbie. Love, Patrick

Debbie was such a vibrant person, full of love for life and her family. The world is a sadder place without her.

OH HOW YOU MADE MY LAUGH. WE SHARED THE SAME NURSERY AT BIRTH TOGETHER, ME BEING 4-DAYS OLDER,YOU ALLWAYS REMINDED ME OF THAT. HOW I WILL MISS THOSE 6AM. BREAKFAST AT SLINGERS WITH YOU, GLO,& BERNIE ONCE A MONTH.(YOU MADE ME GET UP 2HRS EARLIER FROM MY NORMAL TIME HA!)SHE KNEW HOW I LIKE TO SLEEP IN. IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE KNOWING YOU AND BEING YOUR FRIEND. I TREASURE EVERY MOMENT TOGETHER EVEN IF IT WAS AT WORK MOST OF THE TIME. YOU WERE LIKE A BOSSY LITTLE SISTER, BUT I LOVED YOU FOR THAT.NORMAN, JAMES& PAULA WERE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU FOR A WIFE, MOTHER, & SISTER.I MISS YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS. WE SHARED ALOT OF STORIES TOGETHER. I COULD GO ON & ON. YOUR WITH GOD NOW. THERE WILL ALLWATS BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU.I LOVE YOU TERRY

To Paula & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. It is so hard to understand when our loved ones are taken so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Debbie's laugh. Love, Shelley

It's so hard to say one tribute of my best friend for 18 years! The one thing that stands out is that a large group of us were out for an evening. Debbie was grinning, loveable & happy, as usual. She was stroking Sonia's hair, which only she was allowed to do! Telling all of us that she loved us! And said," You are all my best friends!" Pointed at each one of us & said," You, you, you & you...leaving noone out! She said," I never understood people that only thought they could have just one best friend & couldn't share!" You are all my Best Friends!" And...there's enough of me to go around & raised her hands in the air! Noone disputed her! She was right! We were all her best friends! And there was plenty of love in her to go around! She was one in a million, always there for me & my daughter. She was at the hospital the day Savannah was born & Savannah loved her Aunt Debbie! She remembered her every holiday & her birthday! There can never be another Debbie...in my heart & there never will be! God broke the mold & has the most loving, but tough, angel that he's ever had! I was blessed to have her for my "Best Friend!" I'll always love you Debbie & hear your voice the rest of my life! Ali

How do you put into words the gift God has given you with such a special friend. There will never be anyone to take your place in my heart. Debbie was my best-friend, my sister, she has shown me an uncondtional love that not many can give. She has been there in good times and bad. We have cried together and God know we have laughed until we could barely breathe. Debbie, you have truly been sent to me from God above, I will miss you with all my heart but I know Jesus was waiting for you when you went home, welcoming you with open arms telling you, "Welcome home my precious child!" God bless you my friend, I love you and will see you again someday! I love you, Berni

I wanted to send you a note to let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie was a wonderful person, anytime I went into work to see mom, Debbie always had me laughing, and always talking to my girls, making them laugh. Along with many many others I will miss Debbie, her smile, her laugh, and exspeically her sarcam she always gave me. Words can't say how much Debbie meant to everyone, her and mom had a wonderful friendship, and mom will cheerish that and never forget it. I think they were soul mates and didnt know it. Must have been that fact that they were born at the same hosp. and only a few days apart. They are alot alike. I will miss you so much Debbie. Love you

My happiest and best chilhood memories always have the same loving people that that took care of me and loved me. Uncle Jim & Aunt Pats and those two beautiful girls that never missed any opportunity to tease me or make me laugh and smile and make me feel like I was very special and and very loved. And so they say time heals all wounds well I'm not sure about that but I do believe I will see you again where we will all be without pain and sorrow. Debbie, If somehow you get put in charge of those keys to the Pearly Gates I can only imagine you on the other side laughing at me while I am trying to climb over to be with you. God Bless you and keep you with him always and forever.Love and Prayers to Norman and James, Paula think of the best times all my love Dyna Rae.

Dear Paula and family -- our heartfelt sympathy. We will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts. I'm sure Debbie will be watching over, smiling down and keeping you safe. Hopefully, that will be a comfort. May God bless you and see you through this time of sorrow. Love Rich, Kim & Family

A special note in addition to my entry. How could I have forgotten to mention your other son, Patrick. In the relationship with Paula, you each "adopted" each other's sons as your own and basicly raised them together. Patrick's heart is breaking in missing you and how special you always made him feel in his closeness to you. He too, is your son that you were proud of and loved dearly. Still in the loss of you leaving us, you have still brought your family closer. What a remarkable heritage in rememberance of you and for your family. Miss you more than you know, love you lots....Love, Marilyn

We wanted you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie was a wonderful person and will be truely be missed. Debbie we will miss your being but will feel your presence in whatever form you choose to take, however, you choose to be. Your spirit has become for us a guardian angel on high, guiding, advising, and watching over us. God Bless, Love Tony,Sue & Ash

Debbie, you are a remarkable person, and have left us each with something special in just knowing you since you left such an impact on each heart you touched. The love and relationship with Norman is one that he will always hold most precious. The product of your love is James, oh how your face always lit up when you spoke of him; you always had much love and laughter with both these men in your life. I get tickled every time I think of James "flogging you with the turkey" and how you laughed. Such a precious relationship with James that he will be able to hold in his heart forever. I think of our shopping trips, your sidekick GloBug and how we always had so much fun together, your beautiful shiny hair and you always made us laugh, especially when you and Paula would make Globug "gag". And then there's your Sister, one of God's most precious gift to me. You and Paula were like two peas in a pod, you ALWAYS looked out for each other. While you were Sister's be chance, you were truly the Best of Friends by choice. We know you are walking on the streets of gold in Heaven and how appropriate....you have always been an Angel to me....there's no one quite like you in this ole world, except Paula and I will always cherish the closeness I had with you,through her. Much love too all the family as they go through this difficult time and may the smile and laughter you brought to each life always be remembered. Love you, Debbie.

I will miss you more than words can explain. You are my best friend. By God's grace we were sisters. I promise to always help Normie and James. I will miss our daily phone calls. Kiss Mom & Dad for me. Until we meet again ... I will always love you the mostest! P.S. You got the last laugh!! Love always, Me

Paula, I am so sorry. I wish we could be there for you. My heart goes out to you. If we can do anything for you, please do not hesitate to call on us. With Love, Angie and Steve Gardner

It was such a blessing to haven known Debbie. She will be greatly missed!! My thoughts and prayers are going out to you all...

Debbie was an amazing woman. She could always put a smile on anyone's face and her laughter was contagious! We will greatly miss Debbie! My thoughts and prayers are with her family. God Bless!