Funeral services for Debra Ann Harvey Hicks Green, 61, Lawrence, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church , 900 New York St., Lawrence. Burial will follow at Vinland Cemetery.
Debra passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 18, 1951 the daughter of Dean and Dorothy Singleton Harvey in Lawrence, Kansas.
Debra was educated at Fairview, West Junior High, and Lawrence High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas.
She taught for 34 years; 31 at Lawrence High where she taught English and Mathematics. Debra was the cheerleader sponsor at L.H.S. for 11 years.
Debra was very active in her church, Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church. She served her church as a pianist, treasurer, Bible & Sunday school teacher, and lay speaker.
She married Joseph Hicks, they later divorced. Debra married John Green, they divorced, to this union a son John was born.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Harvey; sister, Karen Byers; and brother, Dean Olin Harvey, Jr.
Debra leaves to mourn her death, her son, John Green; mother, Dorothy Harvey; two nephews, Dwight and Craig Byers all of Lawrence.
Debra’s family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church, American Cancer Sosiety or charity of choice, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Your loving Debra was a follower of god. She had confined herself to the hands of God. Just take solace in believing that God has welcomed her to rest in His arms. She will always remain in your memories. Debra was a caring and loving person who left a profound impact and cherished memories on all she touched. She will be missed by all who know and loved her. Know that death is not an end, but a transition to a place free of pain and suffering. The word of God reminds us in 2nd Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought a good fight, finished the course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.”
Grandmother Dorothy, Johnothan, Craig, and Dwight…I miss “Aunt Debbie” dearly and I share in your loss. My heart grieves with you. A comforting thought, however, is that Aunt Debbie has been greeted in Heaven by The Almighty, and with the open arms of her dear family members. I will never forget her comforting ways, her smiling face, and just “her”. May The Lord comfort each of you in your grief.
Grandmother Dorothy, Johnothan, Craig, and Dwight…I miss “Aunt Debbie” dearly and I share in your loss. My heart grieves with you. A comforting thought, however, is that that Aunt Debbie has been greeted in Heaven by The Almighty, and with the open arms of her dear family members. I will never forget her comforting ways, her smiling face, and just “her”. May The Lord comfort each of you in your grief.
To the Green Family: My prayers go out to your family in this time of need. Mrs. Green was a wonderful teacher, and an even better lady.
What can I say about Debra Green passing?
Having learned an hour ago, I am in shock.
Would like to send my condolences to the family. Mrs. Green was my youngest daughters favorite math teacher and has fond memories of her high school days because of her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in this time of pain. May God carry you until the pain lessons.
Mrs. Harvey & family,
Jackie & I just learned of Debbie’s passing. We are so sad for your loss. May God bless and keep you, Debbie’s son and nephews. You were so kind to our mother, Doris, we wish we could do more for you. Prayer always helps, and that is something we can offer to you at this time. God bless,
Rozanna & Jackie Davis
Deb Green was a wonderful lady. I had the privilege of getting to know her working with her at LHS. Her students and colleagues loved and respected her. She will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Harvey, I was so sorry to hear about Debbie. We were the same age. You are truly a strong women and I know you will be blessed. Love, Marleta
Aunt Debbie was an amazing mother, woman, teacher, and Aunt she will be missed greatly I remember in my younger days she would play hind and seek with us and have movie nights my brother and I loved to spend the night and watch the wrestling events on pay preview. I love you anut debbie rest in peace.
Mrs. Hicks was my “favorite” LHS {math} Algebra 5-7 teacher & also my “Chesty Lion Mascot Coach.” She was very sweet to all of us & very fiesty when she needed to be!
May the Lord comfort your hearts and wrap His loving arms around all of you! May you be comforted with His love,joy and peace!
She will live in all of our hearts as we cherish our precious memories we have of her!
May all of you be comforted knowing we will see her again someday in heaven!
Sending love and blessings to all of you!
Dorothy,I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie. She was truly a blessing to the church and will be greatly missed. We have such wonderful memories when she was cheerleader sponsor for my girls Carlene and Stephanie. May you be embraced in God’s comforting arms.
Josephine Allen-Deere
My condolences to the family. Mrs. Green will be missed. She was my favorite math teacher at LHS. I would have never passed math in order to graduate with out Mrs. Green.
I was very saddened to read about Debra’s passing. I worked with her for many years at Lawrence High School and always admired her perfect blend of knowledge, kindness and a fierce determination to help her students find the right path in life- and of course, in math. She was a Lawrence treasure, and will certainly be missed by everyone whose life she touched. I wish I could join you on Jan 3rd for the service- but I am still hobbling from my recent knee surgery and can’t drive yet. My deepest sympathy
Pat Nemchock
My heart goes out to each one of you. Mrs. Green was one of the most remarkable teachers that have every stepped foot in LHS and she will be sadly missed. She will always be greatly remembered by all of her students because she touched the lives of so many, not just at school. She has been called home, to a place that is better than we could ever imagine and she is no longer in pain or suffering. My prayers go out to each of you in this time of grief. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Our hearts go out to your family. We are the Winn family,formerly of Lawrence. We pray for peace and blessings during your time of sorrow.
Love,
Dolores, Valdenia and Paula Winn
John and Dorthey, I was sadened this morning when I read this in the paper. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. I never had Debbie for a teacher, but I used to visit with her in the hallway before the bell rang. She was always cheerfull, and kept me up to date on what was going on in the Harvey family. God blees you folks, and if you ever need anything, just ring.
It’s so hard to find words to express the feelings of sadness for Debra’s departure. However, she fought a long and brave battle and now she can rest. The world is a much better place for her prescence and the contributions she made in this life. She touched the lives of many with her Sunday School teaching and Church Work. She is a strong, sweet Spirit of Faith whom I will never forget.
Our deepest sympathies, Ms. Debra was a wonderful person and I it was my honored to know her, my prayers to Dwight and Craig and the rest of family.
Tony,Shay and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her smile, her humor, and her love for kids and our community.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family as you grieve for the loss of Deb. I taught with her for several years. She was a great colleague and helped so many LHS students with math. Even after her illness she always had a smile on her face when I saw her… she was a was one strong courageous lady. She will be missed in our community. Betty
We are very sad for your loss of your love one. Our hearts go out to you all. Our prayers are with you all to help you get though this sad time. Our thoughts Prayers go out to you all.
Our Love Goes To You All
George & Louise O’Brien
Debra was one of a kind. She filled so many positions in this world,daughter, mother, sister, friend, helper, teacher, preacher,pianist,singer, treasurer and counselor. We will miss you but rejoice that you have found rest with your Savior. Your spirit was a shining light in this world of darkness. You will always be in our hearts. God Bless your family. They are in our prayers. Joe and Suzanne
My heart goes out to you all for your loss.
May the Lord comfort and give you strength in your time of sorrow. Debbie was soft spoken,kind,giving, caring and so full of love and life. In your memories and hearts she will live on til the day our Lord calls you home. As will all our loved ones that had been called home by our Lord. For when you seen only one set of prints it is when I carried you! Love to you! Rosie