Debra Lou “Deb” Clingingsmith Scholl, 58, of Jackson, was peacefully called by her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
The third of three children, Deb was born November 3, 1963, in Cape Girardeau, to Alvin “Jake” and Alma Clara Hanselmann Clingingsmith. Her siblings are Robert and Connie.
Deb and Teddy O. Scholl were united in marriage on June 13, 1987, at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson. Deb and Teddy made their home in Jackson. The lights of their life were their four children, Andrew, Jacob, Amanda, and Joshua.
Deb was a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School and a 1986 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. Her employment included Jackson Lanes, Saint Francis Medical Center, Kies Eye Center, and Cape Girardeau Surgical Clinic. In 2015, when Deb received a cancer diagnosis, she left her career and fully devoted her time to her family.
Deb had countless friendships. She stayed in touch with many of her classmates and attended every gathering she could. She enjoyed music, Jackson sporting events, and bowling. She was a lifelong, active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ.
Survivors of Debbie’s immediate family include her husband, their children, and families: Andrew (Krissie) Scholl and their children Grayson and Logan of Jackson; Jacob (Jena) Scholl and their children, Ellie and Henry of Jackson; Amanda Scholl of Jackson; Joshua (Raelyn) Scholl of Jackson; the family dog, Daisy; and “grand-dogs”, Dooley, Duncan, and Callie.