Debbie Louise Bebber
January 9, 1951 ~ March 10, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Deborah Louise "Debbie" Bebber, 62, of Windswept Dr., died Sunday, March 10, 2013.
A native of Catawba Co., she was a daughter of Ray Bebber and of the late Louise Setzer McKericher.
Ms. Bebber was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, and attended Appalachian State University. She worked with her father at The Ray Bebber Insurance Agency for 17 years, before establishing her own agency (The Debbie Bebber Insurance Agency, affiliated with Erie Insurance), at the same location, which she operated for 10 years.
Debbie was an avid animal lover, especially of horses and dogs. She belonged to the Asheville Humane Society. While in high school, she combined her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for horses into a riding academy with her friend Monte Maney, at the Brookshire Estate in Malvern Hills.
Debbie was a gourmet cook, and loved to cook for her family and friends, especially on holidays. Debbie had a natural gift for decorating and gift wrapping. She loved Christmas, and was known for her beautifully wrapped gifts. Her beloved dog, "Buck", even liked to open her presents.
Debbie was always known for her generosity, and sincere kindness, which will be long remembered by her family and friends.
In addition to her father, she is survived by brothers David S. Bebber and Doug Bebber and wife Debbie, all of Asheville; and a niece, Emily Bebber.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Buddy Corbin officiating, and the Rev. Steve Freeman assisting. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Three Forks Baptist Church Cemetery in Taylorsville, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806.
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So sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. She was a very sweet lady & will be missed. I’ll be praying for her family, so sorry for your loss.
we are very sorry to hear about debbies passing we were friends candy and dandy our dog and debbies cocker spaniel same as ours used to walk together real often until both doggies passed we wish the family the very best under the circumstances see you later candy and charlie hensley
Wanda and I aare so sorry,our hearts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time.
My thoughts go out to Ray, Doug, David and the entire family.
Ray, David, Doug/Debbie, Toy and I are so sorry for your loss. Deb always treated me like a brother and I won’t forget her. I do regret we did not spend more of our adult lives with each other. My electing to spend 30 years in the Air Force and retiring to Idaho prevented us having a better relationship. I hope she knew that I loved her. Know that each of you are in my prayers.
I never met Ms. Bebber. My son and I would always notice her business sign when driving on Patton Avenue and wonder what she was like. My heart aches for her family. I’m moved by her advocacy for animals and will definitely make a donation to the Asheville Humane Society in her memory.
It’s so hard to put 50 years of memories into a condolence. Debbie was one of my favorite people. The Bebber family is my extended family, and always has been, and will be.
Debbie Bebber was a true one-of-a-kind lady. I cherish the years I spent with her in my life.
Debbie was a customer of mine when I worked out on Patton Ave….I enjoyed seeing her smiling face everyday and we both shared a love of animals. She was a wonderful lady and she’ll be missed. Keeping her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie and I went to ceramics together. She was such a sweet person. She was a good friend and a wonderful person.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Debbie was such a wonderful friend and fun gal. We had lots of fun walking our dogs at Windswept and laughing and talking. I love the video of all the photos. She loved her family and her pets. Rest in Peace my friend.
The staff of Pryor Insurance Associates in Hendersonville extends our sincere sympathy to the Bebber family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I went to school with Debbie. I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She was always so sweet. My prayers go out to the family.
I went to school with Debbie. I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She was always so sweet. My prayers go out to the family.
So sorry to hear of the death of Debbie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
So very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing, we go back about 30 years. The last time I stopped by her office, she was feeding my lab, Sadie, gobs of cheese, of course, Sadie was in love instantly.
RIP in peace, my friend. GODSPEED
A wonderful lady, and a true friend to our family for many years. Debbie will be greatly missed by those who had the pleasure to know her.
Ray and family, I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. I always enjoyed talking with her when I worked at the Claims Office. She was such a sweet person. My heart aches for you. May God comfort you throughout this difficult time. Praying for your family.
Debbie was my friend. She introduced me to high heels and I always felt glamorous when I was growing up around her. She helped plan my wedding and threw a beautiful baby shower for my first son. I miss her very much and am so sorry for the loss of her.
Our deepest condolences to the Bebber Family. Ray, your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Harry & Ruby Grooms
Pat Forbes
Praying for comfort that only GOD can give the family at this sad period. A friend of Debbies. Dianne and Buddy.
Praying for comfort that only GOD can give the family at this sad period. A friend of Debbies. Dianne and Buddy.
Praying for comfort that only GOD can give the family at this sad period. A friend of Debbies. Dianne and Buddy.
Dear Family ,This is Debbie Sellers my heart is broken such a great friend. I know you all had differences like all families do but she was so very proud of her family.Her brothers meant the world to her.
My God be with each one of you in this time of loss.
Please know my prayers are with you all.
Dear Doug, Rebecca and I our deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Ray,
I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. The Bebber family was part of our lives for many, many years. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn Crossman
Ray, Doug, and David,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.
Love, Eloise
To the Bebber Family –
My wife and I are customers of Debbie and are so deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Debbie was a very special person. The consummate professional and a great human being. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Jim and Candy Frame
Fletcher, NC
In your memories may you find comfort. In your friends and family may you find love. And in your heart may you find the strength to help you through this sad time. God Word the Holy Bible promises ‘Your dead ones will live…..they will rise up….'(Isaiah 26:19)
We are in shock reading of the passing of Debbie, she was such a fantastic person as were all the Bebber’s, so helpful for many years with insurance , always a pleasure to visit the office and sit and chat with Debbie, may God bless your family and know we share in your sorrow, she will be forever remembered. Fondly, Shirley and Gus Colagerakis
Debbie was full of spirit and loved people and especially animals! She will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Megan Silvey
To the Bebber family – We were very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Ray, Doug,and David,Iam so sorry for your lost I always love Deb she was my buddy,She give me the name {mowtracks} I will always remember her.If there is any thing I can do for you please let me know. God Bless all of you. AKA MowTracks
Debbie was a very special person, she will be sadly missed.
I always enjoyed our late evening dog walks when I lived at Windswept. Will always remember Debbie fondly.
Although I haven’t seen Debbie in many, many years, I will always remember her. We knew each other when we were in our 20’s/30’s, and she took me on my first horseback ride. We both loved animals and I remember she had such a joy for life. Her smile was contagious. I remember when she first went to work at State Farm with her father. I am sorry that we did not keep in touch through the years. Time passes so quickly. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
TO OUR FRIEND DEBBIE, WE WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. ERIN PETERSON-BURNETTE AND TRAVIS BURNETTE AND STOM AND KATHRYN PETERSON AND FAMILY.
My sweet Deb….my deepest sympathy to Daddy Ray and Doug and David. Debbie and I have been friends for almost 40 years and lived through many ups and downs with each other. Her love for me and my girls was most appreciated and I’ll miss the opportunity to make the dream come true that Deb and I would buy land and have horses and a farm in our old age………peace to you, my dear friend.
What a sad thing to see in the news! DEBBIE BEBBERS death!
DEBBIE has been our insurance agent for many years! she has always been very nice and helpful! MAY GOD BE WITH HER,HER FAMILY AND ALL HER FRIENDS!!
love,glenn and Helen o’kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Roberson
Doug and David
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you both
Karen Lindstedt Cline
I always loved our conversations. When I first met Debbie, I felt like I knew her forever. My sympathy to the Bebber family.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Ray, Doug, and David.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. May the happy memories you had with her carry you through this sorrowful time.
I was a classmate of Doug’s and did not know Debbie very well. However, I know how it feels to lose loved ones and wanted the family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug, you and your family must be heartbroken, and we cannot know your pain and loss. Know that you have been in our daily prayers since we heard of this sad, sad news. We will continue to lift you up and ask for strength, grace and peace in the coming weeks and months. We will be especially thinking of you today. Clark and Beverly Pennell
Dear Doug,
I was devastated to read that Debbie was the one whose condo burned and then to read her obituary. I know you are in shock with loss. I cannot attend her funeral today, but my heart and thoughts are with you. Love, Gay
Doug I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family during this difficult time and the days to follow. Wishing you and your family strength and peace from God.
Doug and your family,
What sadness to hear of Debbie’s untimely death. Please know that my thoughts are with you as are the thoughts of LHE’66 through your grief. Love, Cyndee
Ray, Doug, Debbie, & David…Our heart goes out to you with the sudden loss of Debbie. Of course when I think of her “that contagious smile and her eyes reflexively just appear” The words in which you have described her time here are so descriptive of her unpretentious being. As I go back thru the years; Family Gatherings, Holidays, `n Girl Outings… Debbie always made everyone feel so welcome, genuinely happy to see you `n actually truly cared about what was going on in your life. I adored that she was “A Daddy’s Girl `n That She loved her Brothers & Her Children – The Dogs” So hold on to all your wonderful memories and the Unique Self of Debbie. And know that She did make a Difference in this Life… Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this new Day… Blessings Donna and Steve
Doug, My thoughts and prayers are with you upon your loss.
Millie Smathers – Charleston, SC
So sorry for your loss, Debbie was a very sweet lady I have known her for several years. When she could not write something at her agency she would call me for help. She always wanted to help the customer. She will be truly missed.
My thoughts and prayers for the each of the family members.
We are all so sorry for your loss. We will miss Debbie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack, Tami, Judy, Molly and Sally Bebber
Doug, I was very sad to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you and the family.
To Doug and family, I am so sorry to hear about Debbie’s death and send my prayers to you and your family. Debbie was such a wonderful person and remember her from our high school days. May God’s peace and love embrace you in the days ahead and bring you much strength. My love to all of you..Bill
My deepest sympathies to the Bebber Family. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
My heart is broken, I love you Friend !
Doug-please know how sorry I was to hear of your family’s loss. While we have not seen each other in recent years, I hope our friendship will be of some comfort to you.
Doug so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Doug. Prayers to you and your family.
My heart goes out to the family over the tragic early demise of Debbie.Lawn Mower Man and myself thought she was a unique person and always enjoyed her company. She will be missed…
Doug,
So sorry for your loss.
Chad Nesbitt
I remember Debbie from ymca Summer camp, she was a counselor, and I was somewhere around 12-14 years old, I had a terrible crush on her. She was always sweet, and encouraging. I hate I never got to thank her. it is a real tragedy. R.I.P. pretty lady. You will be missed.
I am so sorry and so sad about Debbie. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deane Nesbitt
To Doug & Debbie I’m very sorry to hear of your sister’s death. I just met her the one time at your mom’s funeral. I felt like I knew her well ,since I heard so much about her when I was working for Louise.My prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know. May God bless you.
Dear Doug and family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister.I know this is a hard time for you and I wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you and wishing you comfort. Mary Vlahos Craven
We extend our sympathy to the Bebber family for the loss of Debbie. We hope you find some comfort and peace knowing that many care and have you in their thoughts and prayers. Barry and Barbara.
I am so very sorry.
Ray and Doug, We haven’t seen you for a long time, but we share your pain and send our deepest sympathy and prayers.
To The Bebber Family:
I was so sorry to hear about Debbie. I met Debbie when I went to work with Bebber insurance. She soon became a good friend to me.
She came to my house several times to ride horses. Mr. Bebber I can understand how you feel. Because as you know we recently lost our daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God Bless each and every one of you.