Debra Ann “Debbie” Smith, 67, of Coffeyville passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home.

 

She was born on October 30, 1957, in Coffeyville to E.J. and Darlene (Rosson) Shy. Debbie grew up and attended school in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma and Lenapah, Oklahoma graduating from Lenapah High School in 1975.

 

Debbie worked as a waitress for many years, was employed at Acme Foundry and later at Casey’s General Store on Cline Road and 11th St.

 

On February 7, 2003, she married Roger Y. Smith at Coffeyville. Following their marriage they made their home in Coffeyville. Roger preceded her in death on May 5, 2009.

 

Debbie enjoyed camping and fishing at Big Hill Lake in Cherryvale and she also enjoyed spending time in the garden.

 

Debbie was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1022 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and was known for her chocolate pies and chicken and homemade noodles, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her son and grandchildren.

 

Survivors include her son, Barry Morgan and his wife Karen; her grandchildren, Cyler Morgan and Storm Morgan all of Girard, Kansas; her sister, Jackie Waddle and husband Jim of Lane, Kansas; niece, Lisa Cannady and husband Mike; nephew Shane Shy and wife Ronda; two aunts, one uncle, several great-nieces and great-nephews; and friend Tommy White.

 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents, her husband, and three brothers, Chris Shy, Leslie “Skip” Shy, and E. J. Shy Jr.

 

Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church, 2701 W. 8th St. in Coffeyville with Pastor Matt Friese officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

 

Friends may call on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

The family suggests memorial in Debbie’s memory to the First Southern Baptist Church, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, or V.F.W. Post #1022 Ladies Auxiliary; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

 

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