Debra Jeanne Hertel was born on December 4, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Bill and Jeanne Hanks. Debra grew up in the area with her sister Dana and graduated from Parkway West Senior High School. When Debra worked, she was with a home healthcare agency, a job that allowed her to nurture others.

Debra passed away peacefully at her home in St. Charles, Missouri on December 23, 2014 with her loved ones by her side. She is survived by her beloved sister Dana Manning; her devoted aunt Rose Stacy; her loving nieces and nephews- Jessica O’Gorman, Caleb Hunter, Lauren Pimm & Courtney Menard; her great-nieces and great-nephews- Marisa Porter, Caleb Hunter II, Charlotte O’Gorman & Lucy Menard; and her dear cousin Karen Stacy.

Debra also left behind her animal companions; Otis-her African green parrot and her dog Pebbles, both of whom have been carefully placed in new homes with people who will love them as much as Debra did.

Debra will be remembered most for her upbeat and positive spirit. She was also well known for her delicious banana cream pie. Over her life she made many friends, touched many lives and will be missed greatly and remembered fondly in many hearts. Please leave memories and condolences below.

Footprints

The first imprint of Spirit

As it lights upon the earth;

A walk upon a sunset beach

with child-like joy and mirth.

The steps we resolutely Take-

despite The Trail behind;

our mark upon eternity

in The precious sand of time.

-2004 Lori Gosselin