Debra Jean Vanderschaaf

April 17, 1954 - September 11, 2016

Debra Jean Vanderschaaf, age 62, a resident of Iron Bridge Road in Columbia passed away Sunday morning, September 11, 2016 in her home.

A memorial service will be held on Friday at 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Ledbetter officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4-6PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on April 17, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, Debra was the daughter of the late Jamie Hopper and the late Elvira Pittman Hopper. She loved to cook, barbeque, and bake and enjoyed having her family and friends all together at the house. She loved to clean and decorate her home giving it a cozy and inviting feel for all who visited. Debra loved decorating for Christmas and Halloween and always went above and beyond to make it the absolute best. She loved all types of music, and would often dance around the house while listening to it. Debra also loved gardening, traveling, drawing, painting, and crafts. Everyone was family to Debra; she was the most accepting person you would meet. She had a special love for her pets: Sophie, Penny, Lucy, Merlin, and Daisey. She enjoyed any excuse to be able to dress up and wear her jewelry. Above all, she dearly loved all of her family and friends, and will be deeply missed by all of them.

She is survived by her husband: Frank Vanderschaaf; children: Matthew (Ponce) Meksayo of San Diego, CA, Lela Meksayo of Columbia, David Wrona of Colorado, John Wrona of Colorado, Chairty Vanderschaaf of Columbia, Vallie (Jason) Sheets of Michigan; grandchildren: Devin Meksayo, Lauren Meksayo, Aspen Sims, J.D. Sims, Madison Sims, Josh Reents, John Wrona, Joseph Wrona, Gary Wrona, Autumn Wrona; and great granddaughter: Abriana Reents.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister: Barbara Gulledge; and nephew: Steven Gulledge.