Debbie Jean Paine's Obituary
Debbie Jean Paine of Harbeson and formerly of Greenwood passed away September 8, 2024 at Peachtree Assisted Living in Harbeson, DE. She was 70.
She was born on August 24, 1954 in Cheverly, Maryland the daughter of the late William B. Hudson and Frances Geraldine Marcelynas.
She was married to Thomas Joseph Paine and they made their home in Greenwood. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2024.
She was a homemaker who loved crafts, sewing and bead work. She was an enthusiastic animal lover, often caring for stray animals in her community. Her kindness and generosity extended not only to her family but to the animals she adored.
She is survived by a daughter Chala Breen and her husband Damon of Delmar, DE; a step daughter Jamie Craft of Greenwood; five grandchildren: Tiffany Phippin, Holly Breen, Kyle Craft, Kaitlynn Craft and Dylan Craft; 4 great grandchildren Carter, Kavarie, Payton, and Reilyn; a sister Wendy Hearn and her husband Daniel and a brother William "Skip" Hudson and his wife Tammi all of Delmar; her sister-in-law Sue Levinsky of Greenwood, and several nieces and a nephew.
Services will be announced at a later date.
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