Debra E. (Varner) Gibbs, 61, passed away Saturday July 30, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

She was born in Princeton, IN on December 24, 1954 to the late Francis Earl and Phyllis Jean (Straw) Varner.

Debra was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working puzzles and word searches.

Survivors included her fiancé, Roger Jefferies of Princeton; children, Paul (Jamie) Gibbs of Poseyville; Angela Gibbs and Dana Schmitt of Ft. Branch; 5 grandchildren, Josh Roll, Kody Middleton, Rebecca Lamica, Dawn Miller and Jaxon Amyllia; one great-grandson, Leelend Middleton with one on the way; sister, Frances Jean (Jerry) Wheeler; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Marion Curtis “Buddy” Varner.

Service will be held on Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Noon at Holders Funeral Home with Donnie Mobley officiating. Burial will follow in the Saulmon Cemetery near Poseyville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the service time.