Debra "Debbie" Leigh Scranton, age 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, in St. Louis, MO. She was born the daughter of Alfred Whittaker and Virginia Marie (Doyle) Whittaker in Pittsfield, IL.

She attended online services at Northside Christian Church in Springfield, MO.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Whittaker, mother, Marie Whittaker, and sister, Beth McCleery.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Scranton (Springfield, MO), daughter, Heather Scranton (Springfield, MO), son, Jarrod Scranton (Springfield, MO), grandson, Gideon Scranton, (Springfield, MO), granddaughter, Michal Scranton (Springfield, MO), brother, Dennis (and Nancy) Whittaker (Tuscaloosa, AL), nephew, Dennis Jason (and Jessica) Whittaker (Cabot, AR), nephew, Derek Whittaker (Yuma, TN), niece, Ginger (and Ben) Call (Murray, KY), and nephew, Cameron McCleery (St. Louis, MO).

Debbie was a light to everyone who met her. She walked faithfully with the Lord all of her life. She was caring and considerate, always putting great thought into how she could bless her family and friends. She loved music and sang beautifully. She always had a song in her heart and you couldn't be around her without "catching" it. She was creative and had many hobbies such as cross stitch, scrapbooking, card making, quilting, etc. She even built her dream dollhouse, complete with handmade furnishings and light fixtures. Her favorite color was always pink and she collected bees of all kinds, often reminding us that Debra means "bee". She will be remembered in our hearts as a child of God and loving wife, mother, "Mamoo", sister, aunt, and friend.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, in Springfield, MO, with the Reverend Carl Scranton officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, in the funeral home.