We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Debbie during her 61 years, among them: Never throw away old pantyhose. Use the old ones to tie gutters, child-proof cabinets, tie toilet flappers, or hang Christmas ornaments. Also: If a possum takes up residence in your shed, grab a barbecue brush to coax him out. If he doesn’t leave, brush him for twenty minutes and let him stay.”

She is survived by her two children Joshua Howald and Melissa Allerton, she also has 3 beloved grandchildren, Masen, Madisen, and Makynlee.