Debra Anne Robertson

January 31, 1954 - March 27, 2021

Debra Anne Robertson, daughter of the late Matthew Douglas and Betty (Dillard) Carter, was born January 31, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas. As a young girl, Debra grew up in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from Wichita East with the Class of 1971. She furthered her education by attending Wichita State University for a time majoring in restaurant management. Debra was a hardworking woman and took great pride in providing for her son, Jerome as he was growing up. She drove a school bus for 8 years for USD 259 in Wichita. In 2010, Debra moved to Waynesville, Missouri to live with her son, who had moved to Missouri prior due to his employment. After moving to Missouri, she began attending Agape Love Faith Church in St. Robert until her health began to decline and she was moved to Cuba Manor Nursing facility in Cuba, Missouri. In her spare time, Debra enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. She enjoyed spending time with her son, who was her pride and joy, and also with Kansas family whenever she could. Debra passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Cuba Manor of Cuba, Missouri having attained the age of 67 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Debra leaves to cherish her memory, her son: Jerome Douglas of Waynesville, MO; one sister: Babette Carter of Wichita, KS; one brother: Gilbert Carter of Wichita, KS; nieces and nephews: Kenya Watts-Carter, Cleshanda Carter, Damila Haggan, and Nakyshia Fralin; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by four siblings: Jewell Douglas, Rodney Dillard, Giford Carter, and Andrea Carter; and one nephew: Marteaus Carter. Celebration of Life Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2021 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Debra Robertson and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.