Debra Jean "Debbie" Kremer, 66, of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born December 5, 1957, in Lebanon, a daughter of the late Harold "Jean" and Barbara (Walters) Shoemaker. Debbie married Sam Kremer who was the love of her life on Oct. 23, 1977.  Sam preceded her in death March 9, 2015.

Debbie graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 1976. An avid gardener, she enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower gardens, sharing her love for the Lord and gardening with others, and feeding her birds.  A nearly lifelong supporter of the Boone County Extension Homemakers, she was a member of both their Homemakers Union and Garden Clubs where she served many roles, including club and county president.  A dedicated volunteer for Extension, she was a familiar face at the Boone Co 4-H fair where she served food in the Bee Hive to raise funds for various programs benefiting the community.  She also served for many years on the Open Show Committee and as an exhibitor at the event.

Debbie loved serving others through her love of baking, card making, sharing starts from her garden and by sharing her ever prayerful listening ear.

She was a faithful member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for the single ladies' class. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She cherished each moment spent with those she loved and diligently prayed for the needs of all she knew.

Survivors include her two children, Ashley (Eric) Spray of Lebanon and Jacob Kremer of Lebanon; sisters, Kathy Shoemaker of Lebanon and Nancy (Brian) Vaughn of Thorntown; brother-in-law, Toby Kremer of Lebanon; and sisters-in-law, Sherry Robinson of Sheridan and Dana French of Attica. In addition to her parents and husband, Debbie was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Craig Davidson.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, July 20, for a funeral service at 10 a.m. with visitation to follow from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. Debbie will be laid to rest at Mts. Runn Cemetery in Zionsville.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Boone County Extension Homemakers, 1300 E. 100 S., Lebanon, IN  46052.

You are invited to visit the website where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.