(From Parker Mortuary)Deborah “Debbie” Jean Heath, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 6:49 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in Carthage, Missouri, with her devoted daughter Heidi Ansley beside her, holding her hand.
Debbie, age 74, was born on October 10, 1950, in Joplin, Missouri, to Geraldine and John Ganes. Debbie married Jim Heath December 14th, 1968, and they were married for 53 years. She lost her beloved husband on November 9, 2022.
She leaves behind a legacy of affection and strength in her surviving daughter, Heidi Ansley (Jason) of Webb City, Missouri. She was also a proud and cherished Nanny to Jalen Romero (Jacob) of Memphis, Tennessee, and Ally Ansley, currently attending the University of Arkansas.
Besides her husband, Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Bridget Kathleen, a brother Johnny Bill Ganes, and a sister Glenda Spence.
Debbie was a cosmetologist and with her husband, owned and operated Heath II Barber and Beauty Shop on Main Street for 30 years. She was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed getting to know all of her customers and formed lasting friendships through the years.
Known for her kind heart and welcoming spirit, Debbie was adored by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She fostered a special bond with her neighbors in Redings Mill, where she created a sense of community that will long be remembered. Debbie’s favorite moments were spent sitting on her front porch sharing stories of her daughter and granddaughters with her neighbors and getting fired up about the Kansas City Chiefs.
Debbie’s life was a testament to the power of love and family, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Services to celebrate her life will be at Hope City Church (1258 Jaguar Road, Joplin, MO) on Thursday, February 27 at 2pm. Family will receive visitors after the service.
Besides her husband, Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Bridget Kathleen, a brother Johnny Bill Ganes, and a sister Glenda Spence.
Debbie was a cosmetologist and with her husband, owned and operated Heath II Barber and Beauty Shop on Main Street for 30 years. She was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed getting to know all of her customers and formed lasting friendships through the years.
Known for her kind heart and welcoming spirit, Debbie was adored by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She fostered a special bond with her neighbors in Redings Mill, where she created a sense of community that will long be remembered. Debbie’s favorite moments were spent sitting on her front porch sharing stories of her daughter and granddaughters with her neighbors and getting fired up about the Kansas City Chiefs.
Debbie’s life was a testament to the power of love and family, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Services to celebrate her life will be at Hope City Church (1258 Jaguar Road, Joplin, MO) on Thursday, February 27 at 2pm. Family will receive visitors after the service.
So Very Sorry I have known her most of our lives. She was a Very Sweet person. May God Bless her family .
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