Mrs. Deborah Shepherd Hoosier

Mrs. Deborah S. Hoosier age 59, of Lansing, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Hoosier was born March 24, 1957 in Jefferson, NC to Darrell and Eva Shepherd. Mrs. Hoosier was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Allen Hoosier.

Debbie was a one of a kind lady who loved the Lord and living life with a purpose and joy. She was a phenomenal cook who opened her table and home up to anyone in need. She loved her children and grandchildren fiercely and her little dog Danny Boy. She was also an avid hunter, enjoying deer hunting and bow fishing with Arthur, her beloved friend and confidant of 15 years. She was the peacemaker of a large family and made it her purpose to always bring people together. Debbie was an intelligent, hard-working woman in everything she did. She dedicated 41 years of her life to the manufacturing industry, working for Hanes, Sara Lee, Leviton, and finally Gates Rubber Company. Any day you could drive by and find her working in the garden and putting up canned goods for the year and sharing with the community. She was a special person and touched many lives. A quote from someone she loved describes her best: "A few times in this life we are given a few chances to meet a person that truly loves others more than themselves."

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Larry Shepherd. Burial will follow in the Scott Blevins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am 1:00 pm prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hoosier is survived by: three daughters, Hannah Dowdle and husband Todd of Hickory, Heather Spencer of Lansing and Hope Miller and husband Willie of Lansing, beloved friend, Arthur Collins of Yadkinville, four sisters, Gail Lewis and husband Sam of Glendale Springs, Geneva Shepherd of Wilkesboro, Mary Jones and husband David of Sparta and Thelma Pennington and husband Dwayne of Creston, two brothers, Glen Shepherd of Jefferson and Greg Stamper of Lansing, five grandchildren, Kacey Spencer, Abigail Miller, Chase Miller, Lukus Spencer and Connor Dowdle, her loved dog, Danny Boy; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the White Oak Community Center Building Fund.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Hoosier's arrangements.

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