It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Lee Curtis Barrell announces her passing on December 2, 2023, in Statesville, N.C., from complications due to a recent hip replacement.
Debbie was born in Manchester, N.H., on August 3, 1957, to Harry O. Curtis and Eleanor Garland Cutting. She graduated as an LPN. A few years ago, she moved to North Carolina to be nearer to her father. She was feisty, smart, witty, fun loving, and enjoyed helping her family and caring for her pets. She was also crafty and had a side business creating jewelry for her customers.
Debbie was preceded in death by her brother, David Curtis; and stepsister, Ronda Putnam.
She is survived by her father, Harry; mother, Eleanor; father’s wife, Loraine; her step siblings, Bobby Peck of New Hampshire, John Peck of Arizona, Beverly Morse of New Hampshire, Sherri Lambomard of Florida, Karen Lambomard of Florida; and several uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Contributions in memory can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.
My heartfelt sympathy for the family! Deb and I enjoyed many late night video chats in the past several years. We grew up together in West Lebanon and graduated Lebanon High together. She made beautiful jewelry! My daughter and I have several pieces. Deb was the one person who reached out to me and helped me understand how to give my mother with dementia quality of life in her last years. Deb’s nursing advice and experience was invaluable and made a big difference. I will miss her greatly!
Michele Cota-Pearl