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Debbie Sue Heinlen, 63, of Kokomo, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 30, 1963, the daughter of Dave and Geneva (Gross) Reed. On November 7, 1997, she married Shannon Cameron Heinlen in Kokomo, IN and he survives.
Debbie worked as a server at Red Lobster for 23 years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her 10 grandchildren.
Debbie is survived by her husband; siblings, Claudia Miracle, Mary Shore, Mike (Missy) Reed, Dave Reed, Tammy (Bill) Brown, Judy (Joe) Rodecap, Lou (Jedd) Hancock, and Mary McCoy; children, Shannah Williams, Christopher Heinlen, Brittany Heinlen, Destinie Heinlen, D.J. Heinlen, and Alexis Heinlen; and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Angela Music; sisters, Carolyn Steele and Sharron Reddington; and brothers, Willie Lackey and George Cleaver.
Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory have been entrusted with cremation.
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