Debra Penn

Debra Lynn Penn, age 66, of Ozark, passed away in her home, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born December 4, 1954 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the daughter of Arbie Morris Peifer and Phyllis Laven (Peppers) Peifer. Debra loved to travel and after marrying Robert Ray “Bob” Penn on April 8, 2001, they enjoyed honeymooning on a cruise to St. Lucia. More cruises and travel were to follow. Debra could often be found enjoying a good book. Survivors include: Her husband, Bob; her daughter, Molly McCool of Springfield; a grandchild Erin Lee McCool; her mother Phyllis Peiffer of Mishawaka, Indiana; step-daughter Tania McAndrew and husband Jim of Marseilles, Illinois; step-grandchildren, Caelye McAndrew, Brandon McAndrew, and Natalye McAndrew; sisters and brothers, Sharon Schimmel, Pat Peiffer, Bob Peiffer, Lee Peiffer, Paul Peiffer, and Eugene Peiffer. Debra was preceded in death by her son Thomas McCool, her father, Arbie Peifer, and step-son Scott Penn. A memorial service will be Saturday, July10, at 5:00 PM in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.