of Yellville, AR
January 19, 1955 - March 6, 2018
Debra Diane Schoell, age 63, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.
Mrs. Schoell was born January 19, 1955 in North Hollywood, California to Eldon and Verlene (Sebring) Simmons. She had lived in the area since 2015, coming here from Fresno, California, was Assembly of God by faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed being home with her family, especially her grandsons and pets.
Debra is survived by her husband Kurt Schoell of the home; her father Eldon Simmons; one son Noah Ryan Schoell of Yellville, Arkansas; one daughter Kristina Lee Payne and her husband, Matthew of Fresno, California; three brothers: David Simmons of Pittsburg, California; Roger Simmons of Palm Springs, California; Randy Sebring of Shawnee, Oklahoma; and three grandsons: Micah Schoell, Logan Payne, and Christian Wilson.
Visitation for Mrs. Schoell will be 1:00 pm until service time Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas with Pastor Hughes officiating.
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Debra Schoell, or Bubbie, as myself and others here would call her during our formative years, was amazing. If I'm not mistaken, she preferred "Bubbie" because when I was born, she considered herself too young to be called "grandma." And yet, she was the best grandmother ever, by far, regardless of age.
As I say that I definitely, absolutely would not be the person I am today without her influence in my life, I speak not just for myself and others here whom she helped raise into the invaluable people they are, but also for her friends and everyone in her expansive family that she loved and made sure to show devotion towards, no matter how many miles apart. There is no way to adequately express the magnitude of this tragic grief we feel so deeply for her, because her tremendous love will live on forever inside us and never fade.
While immeasurably heartbroken, I am fortunate to have benefited from her incredibly crucial role in my development, to have been so close with her throughout my life since birth, and to cherish memories of her laughter and wisdom. She was the most gracious person I will ever know; she helped me see the grace of God in all things, and reminds me to appreciate life and its offerings.
I love you and miss you forever
Debra, or Bubbie, as I called her, was an incredible human being. I'm sure that if you met or knew her she affected you positively. As her second grandson, it was her duty to make me laugh, make me happy, and to make me feel comfortable. And she passed with flying colors. She was always there when I needed her, and she taught me so much. I think one of the things that I will always love about her is how unique she was. It's always fun to know that my grandma, my bubbie, played games, loved movies and even watched The Walking Dead, and she was unique in that retrospect as a grandmother. But I realized that in these growing times of corruption and grief, my grandmother stood above many others. She would always have a smile throughout the day because she knew she was blessed. She knew her life was full and great with a fantastic husband, two children, and three brothers, Along with many cousins and friends who have really made her life a joy. She knew we are all fighting our own battles, so she always chose kind no matter who the person. I truly feel like we can all find a way to aspire to her in some way. I feel like me and my brother, Micah, look at her in a unique way as grandchildren, but I realize that she had many different roles in many peoples lives. But I know that we all loved her. And that's all that matters.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
I am so very sorry for this tragic loss. My heart goes out to Kurt, Noah, Kris, Matt, Micah & Logan. Debbie was the most beautiful, kind, selfless woman that I had the pleasure of knowing. She was an amazing Mom & Grandma(Bubby)who gave so much of herself to her family and did it effortlessly with such joy. A memory I have that seems silly Is her in her kitchen when Micah was 2, in his high chair with lots of yummy fruit that she would get together for him. I always felt so comfortable at Kurt & Debbie’s house. They never judged me and were so caring & fun!! I never heard her say one negative word about anyone. She loved unconditionally and I was very blessed to have known her. She had an infectious laugh that would bring a smile to your face. My dear friend her daughter Kris is just like her Mom: loving, fun, kind, a wonderful Mom and the most amazing friend. My heart is heavy and I’m so sad that Debbie’s gone but I get great comfort in knowing she’s up in Heaven looking down and watching over her family and friends. I will continue to pray that you guys will feel peace and comfort during this difficult time. I love you guys
Love Candice
I will forever love you sweet sweet cousin.
My condolences to you and your family. I have such fond memories of our times together - running around, playing hide and go seek, and the hilarious duck noise Kris would make with her hand! Debra was a great example of what a mother should be and she raised such an amazing family.
With love â¤ï¸
Brittany
I am so very sad to hear about the recent passing of Debra. She is an amazing woman and my life is better for having known her. I love your family!!
My condolences and prayers go to your family at this time. While I did not know Debra personally, Kristina has been my friend since second grade. I know that Debra must have been amazing woman, full of faith in God to have raised such a loving daughter. I hope that God gives you peace at this time and shows His love to you in abundance.
I am praying for everyone mourning the loss of Debra. I am so sorry. Our loss and heavens gain. Although I did not get to know her personally she seems like a beautiful soul with an incandescent personality. She is dancing in Heaven now I'm sure of it. <3
I am so very sorry for your family's loss. I remeber meeting you all when you moved in around the corner. Deb always welcomed me into your home, and loved to laugh. My favorite story was when she saw Madonna performing on MTV. Her laughter was so contagious. I hope everyone feels the love and strength I am sending your way.
We love you all and so sorry for your loss.. Your mom was the sweetest most kindest person she will be greatly missed... If any of you need anything pls let us know ..
My heart goes out to my best friend Kris, her father Kurt, brother Noah, her husband Matt and their children Micah and Logan.
When I got that tragic call, I couldn’t believe the words I was hearing. I kept thinking, why Deb? She was the best mom and grandma any person could ask for. She had a deep devotion and contagious love for her family and the lord. She’s the type of mom I’ve always yearned for. She was smart, funny, calm and truly demonstrated unconditional love. God picked the prettiest flower from the garden when he took her back home. It doesn’t seem fair. Its a great loss for all.
I loved talking to her about her new life in Arkansas. She practically had me convinced ithat I should join her in moving from California. She would send me real estate listings and job opening postings because we shared the love of animals and wild life, especially those chickens!
I know her legacy will live on through her beautiful family but we will all miss her dearly until we meet again. I will continue praying for Deb and her family.
I am so sorry to hear of Debra's passing. I'm thankful for the many stories and laughter she shared. I'm blessed for the time I had with her. May God comfort her husband, her children and grandchildren.
Melody
Kurt although you and Debbie were far from us you were always in our hearts! We will always treasure the memories that we made with our group. We thank God for having known you and Deb, it made our lives that much better. You will always be in our heart and prayers. We love you and God loves you!
My deepest and sincere condolences to you Kurt, Kristina, Noah and those precious grandbabies.
I have very fond memories of us all at a time of family.
Such joy to watch the family grow, and all the joy that each and everyone brought to Deb.
My God help you all through such a loss of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
Nona Simmons
Dear Kurt, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Dan and I loved you guys from the moment we met you. You both we so good to us. I had no idea you were no longer here in Fresno and certainly not that she had gone on to glory. I just received this link or I dont know when I would have heard. I am praying for you Kurt and your family that the Lord's mighty comfort will guide you through this most difficult time. I understand how much you need the grace of God to see you through.
Judy
I am so deeply sorry for your loss Kurt, Kris, Noah, Matt, Micah and Logan. Debra was such a beautiful person who loved her family so much. I only spoke with her a couple times and she had a way of making everyone feel loved and important to her. I feel I knew her much better even though I didn’t have the chance to spend a lot of time with her because of her daughter. I can see the beautiful person she was by what she invested in her children and grandchildren and the people they are because of her.
I know she loved Jesus with all her heart and I know she is safe in his arms now.
My sincere condolences to your family at Debbie’s passing.
We know she is safely home.
May God bless you Kurt, Kris, and Noah during this time of loss. I am filled with sorrow. Deb was a second mother to me and played a pivotal roll in molding me into the man I am today. I will always remember her for her humor, infectious laugh, and her love of Jesus Christ, family, and friends. I am also hopful that we will meet again in the life to come in the precense of the Lord.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at such a difficult time of loss. I’m heartbroken for all those who knew and loved Debra (Bubby). I see all the goodness, kind-heartedness and sincere love that she possessed in all her children and grandchildren. Her legacy is that she passed on all that was the best in her to them.
I’m praying God will comfort you, wrap you in his loving presence and carry you through each day.
Kris my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very tragic time. I know it’s exceptionally hard to lose a mother at such a young age. It’s something I wish no one had ever go through. Remember your mother is always in your thoughts and memories. Your mother will always be with you and your family in your heart, your spirit and your lives. Thinking about you. marsha
I just wanted to send my love to your family and tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My memories of Debra make up my entire teenage life. I always thought she was so cool. A free spirit with a contagious laugh and awesome taste in music. Car rides home in the mini van after school were the best. Debra always had her big cup of ice cold Crystal light. 😊 I remember I starting asking my mom to buy me Crystal light too because Debra always made it taste and look so good. I loved watching America's Funniest Videos in the evenings with her,when I was over at the house hanging out with Kristina, while we all cracked up laughing. Debra to me was everything I wanted to be as a mom one day. Caring and loving and so interested in her children's life. She was always there to listen and to give sound advice, always had a way to make any situation have some humor in it. Watching Debra become a Grandmother was very inspirational to me. It changed me as a person to see her give such unconditional love to a person that I realized early on was one of her soul mates. She was Bubbie. She was everything a grandchild could ask for in a grandma. My heart is heavy. I cry with you. I am a better person today because of Debra. I am proud to of known her and to of loved her. Please know you are all being thought and prayed for. I send all my love to you.
Bubbie, Debra we are all going to miss you. I'm going to miss the way you would walk into a room and put a smile on mine and everyone's face. Have fun in heaven
My Junior High and High School years you were like a second mom to me. I have so many amazing memories with you and your kids those fun filled summers at your house. I wish I had known you more as an adult and I could have shown off my kids to you and they could have known how sweet, loving and ever so funny you were. I loved making you laugh and laughing with you!
Kurt and Family,
Our prayers are with your family as we are all grieving the loss of Debbie. Lean on Gods promise that she is now in His presence. God bless you and give you His peace and comfort. We love you all.
Mike and Linda Brown
May the Lord bring you comfort and healing to your broken hearts. My deepest condolences to the entire family. You will be remembered always. God be with you all.
Every time I have started writing here, I began crying. Deb, or Bubbie as we called her, made us laugh until we cried. You showed God's love. We miss you and will always love you. See you in Heaven, soon!
She was a wonderful support to us and and great Bubbie to our girls. She always made us feel like we were hers. She is missed.
I will miss my sweet cousin you always made me smile and laugh lots of good times growing up.
I will miss you and I will love you forever and ever!
Our hearts are hurting from this huge loss of a precious niece, dear friend, and wonderfully kind person. We know without a doubt that Deb is in heaven.
To the entire Schoell Family,
We first met when Kris was part of our youth group at Victory Christian Fellowship. We are shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, but we are so thankful she’s in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We recently watched a movie where a young mother was dying of cancer. She told her children not to be sad because she wasn’t going to leave them forever, she was just going to be another room. I love that analogy. Debbie is just in another room and we will all be there with her one day! May His love and peace comfort you during this difficult time.
My dear loving sister.... we will again meet up for eternity and beyond.
I miss you and love you dearly....
My mom was the most amazing role model, parent and friend. She was an incredible giving and loving person who I am so thankful for everyday we shared together. I can not imagine life without her except to know she is in Heaven and one day we will be together again. I love you so much and my heart hurts without you here with us. I am so proud of you and the life you shared with dad, the love you had and the life you lived- far too short for an angel like you. Love you more and love you all the way to the moon and back <3 Kristina Lee
Kurt, I am hurt beyond words at this news. I am so sorry. This is not anything either of us should have to go through this early in life. I hurt for you as I know how you feel. Debbie is such a special friend and I love her dearly. You haven�t lost her, she just moved to heaven. Pastor Rick has already welcomed her, I know. Please let me know if there is any thing I can do.
One day at a time ...
She is In Fathers arms now.
Love you
Pastor Debbi
I remember as a child I thought Debra had the most beautiful hair. She was so sweet. You guys always welcomed me into your home. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Kurt I am hurt beyond words as I know how you feel right at this moment. I am so sorry, this is not something niether of us should be going through at this time of our lives. I do know Debbie is happy and thank god she�s In his arms now. I�m sure pastor rick has already met her. God be with you. Please let me know if there�s anything I can do.
Love you.
Pastor Debbi.
Please know Jesus is there for you.
We are so sorry about the loss of Debbie. She was such a sweet cousin/lady. We want you guys to know that we are praying for God�s comfort for your family during this time of sorrow. Thank The Good Lord that we will see her again!
Sending our love,
Greg, Carrie, Paisley and Hunter Brown
Dearest Schoell Family, our hearts are broken with the news of Bubbie's passing. She was beloved by all and will be greatly missed. She was so kind, giving and beautiful. We hope each of you find strength and peace in all your loving memories of her.
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Debra. She was always kind to me. She raised 2 great kids and I love Micah and Logan. You will be missed!
Deb, we love you💕💕
Pattie, Megan, Joey & Ellie