Date Of Birth: February 21, 1953
Date Of Death: March 28, 2013
Debbra J. Atwood, 60, of Orestes, passed away in her home March 28, 2013.
She was born February 21, 1953 in Anderson, the daughter of Bennie and Barbara (King) DiRuzza. Debbra lived in Orestes her whole life. She worked for Marsh, for the Orestes Town Council, and more recently as a School Bus Aide for the Alexandria Community Schools. Debbra loved the outdoors, playing cards, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Teddy, who she married on July 24, 1971; her son, Chad (Michael Riley) Atwood; her daughter, Alisha (Charlie) Peavler; grandchildren, Bransten, Camden, and Ava Peavler; and siblings, Marla (Dennis) Key, and Monty “Dino� (Tammy) DiRuzza.
She was preceded in death by her father.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Orestes Christian Church, 17 E. Oak St., Orestes. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her honor at MainSource Bank, which will benefit her grandchildren, with a portion going to the cancer center at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
Friends may visit her online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Sandi Gordon says
Marla, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. God Bless
JimSherry Rebuck says
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. God Bless
Kristina Gosh Matt Thomas says
We are very sorry for your loss. It has always been evident to us how cherished Debbra was by all who knew her. We knew her only through brief meetings or otherwise Chad’s stories. And from those stories we learned of a kind and vivacious person, who very much loved and was loved by her family and friends, and who was devoted to her community.
We hope our firm belief that she will be with you always–watching, listening, guiding, and comforting–provides you with some measure of solace during this difficult time.
Kristina Gosh Matt Thomas says
We are very sorry for your loss. It has always been evident to us how cherished Debbra was by all who knew her. We knew her only through brief meetings or otherwise Chad’s stories. And from those stories we learned of a kind and vivacious person, who very much loved and was loved by her family and friends, and who was devoted to her community.
We hope our firm belief that she will be with you always–watching, listening, guiding, and comforting–provides you with some measure of solace during this difficult time.