On October 6, 2026, Debbie Lewis passed away peacefully in her sleep at Sedan City Hospital.

 

Born on February 9, 1951, in Sedan, Kansas, Debbie was the first baby girl born at Sedan City Hospital—a fitting beginning to a life that was anything but ordinary.

 

A graduate of Sedan High School in 1969, Debbie was a true free spirit and a hippie at heart. She lived life on her own terms, with a sense of adventure and curiosity that carried her far beyond the familiar.  In her younger years, she hitchhiked across the United States, collecting stories, experiences, and memories along the way. She embraced the freedom of the open road and never seemed afraid to see where the next adventure might take her.

 

Debbie’s adventurous spirit carried her to many places, from her home state of Kansas to the Northern West Coast, and even to a dude ranch along the way. She never shied away from a new experience or an opportunity to see where life might take her.

One place that held a special place in her heart was Quincy, California, where she managed a Mobil 1 convenience store. She loved her time there and the life she built for herself, eventually retiring in 2021 after a fulfilling career.

 

Debbie was a woman of many talents and endless interests. She could often be found working in her yard, building or creating something for her home, or simply enjoying the outdoors with her beloved pets, Diva and Cisco. Debbie also had a lifelong love of animals. Throughout the years, she welcomed numerous pets into her life, each holding a special place in her heart. She loved hiking, cooking, watching Perry Mason and the news, and—perhaps most of all—having a good political debate with anyone willing to engage.

 

Debbie had a natural gift for talking to people and genuinely enjoyed meeting and visiting with just about anyone. She could strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and, before long, have them laughing like old friends. Her years working in restaurants—including owning her own—gave her plenty of opportunities to do what she loved: serve people, hear their stories, and share a few of her own. And Debbie always had a story, an opinion, or a little “BS” ready to go. She could talk to the public for hours—and, as her family would happily admit, sometimes had more to say to a stranger than she did to them!

 

Those who knew her will remember her for her laughter, strong opinions, adventurous heart, and unmistakable ability to make life more interesting.

 

Debbie is survived by her sister Jan Uhls, brother Mike Littlepage and wife, Kim; sister, Michelle Williams, and husband, Gerald; and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents Ish and Opal Littlepage, and sister Carolyn Coulter.

 

In keeping with Debbie’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.  

 

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Chautauqua County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 232, Sedan, KS 67361.  These can also be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.  

 

Please join us in celebrating the life of Debbie Lewis by sharing your memories, photos, and stories on her memorial page at www.dwbfh.com Her life was full of adventures, laughter, and kindness, and we invite you to help us keep her spirit alive by sharing your experiences with Debbie. Your stories and photos will serve as a testament to her adventurous spirit, her wit, and her unwavering reliability.