Deborah Rae Coleman (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Deborah Rae Coleman, daughter of Ray and Juanita Reeves Vibbard, was born August 24, 1953, in Marshalltown, Iowa. She departed this life Sunday, December 16, 2018, from injuries received in an automobile accident, caused by an impaired driver, near Strafford, Missouri, at the age of sixty-five years, three months, and twenty-two days.
On March 1, 1972, she was united in marriage to Charles R. Coleman, and to this union three daughters were born.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Debbie is survived by her husband of forty-six years, Charles, of the home; three daughters, Dara Macy, and her husband, Daniel, of Seneca, Missouri, Darci Williams, and her husband, Lane, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Danae Henson, and her husband, John, of Stoutland, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Darak, Danessa, Daran, Daniel, Emilee, Charles, Cali, Memphis, Michaela, and Morgan; two brothers, Kenneth Vibbard, and his wife,Tamela, and John Vibbard, and his wife, Linda, all of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters, Linda Parsons and Wanda McMahon, both of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born in Iowa, and then moved with her family to Lebanon, Missouri, when she was one year old, and where her father founded Ray’s Small Engine Repair. She graduated from Lebanon High School in the Class of 1971. After she and Charles were married, they made their home in Lebanon, and lovingly raised their daughters. Through the years, Debbie was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family and also worked as a nurse in the OB GYN department at the local hospital, where she helped deliver babies. She later did volunteer work at the Lebanon Free Store.
Debbie was an active member of the Lebanon Family Church, where she was involved in all phases of church work. She enjoyed the ladies Bible study, helping in Vacation Bible School, going on mission trips, and working with children as a counselor for kid’s camp.
She greatly enjoyed making quilts and was involved in a quilt ministry for newborn babies, homeless shelters, and for the Highway Patrol to use for comfort to children. Her life was centered around Jesus Christ, and her light did shine bright for Him. “Philippians 1:6”. She was wise, selfless, loved people and was always thinking of others. She enjoyed camping at Truman Lake, attending women’s conferences and music concerts. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed having time with her grandchildren.
Debbie was a loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
A memorial has been established to Kids Camp/Cross Pointe Retreat and may be left at the funeral home.
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