Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stowell

February 2, 1951 - October 23, 2025

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

200 Marrows Rd.

Newark, DE 19713

Sunday 11/2, 5:00 pm

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stowell, 74, passed away on October 23, 2025.

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stowell was born on February 2, 1951 to Louise (McKay) Stowell and Edwin D. Stowell, Jr. in Albany, NY.

Debbie spent 2 years during high school living in Tanzania and Kenya in Africa. She graduated from Newark High School in 1970. She attended church at Head of Christiana Presbyterian before landing at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Debbie was a member of the choir at both churches, a deacon at St. Andrew’s, and the Cecil County Choral Society. She enjoyed reading, music, sewing(periodically), and could be counted on to send cards out for all occasions.

Although never married nor having children of her own, Debbie had 7 nieces and nephews (Dawn, Stephen, Michael, Robert, Lana Jean, Sara, and Krysta) and 12 great nieces and nephews to whom she always sent birthday cards. She worked for the State of Delaware for 51+ years until her death. Debbie will be missed by both family, friends, and co-workers alike.

Debbie spent her entire adult life working for a single organization – the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS). In January of 2024, she was recognized for 50 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin D. Stowell, Jr, her mother, Louise (McKay) Stowell, and her sister, Amanda Mae Wright. Debbie is survived by her two brothers, Edwin D. Stowell,III and his wife Mary (Hamill) of Wilsonville, AL, and Richard G. Stowell and his wife, Reni (Whirlwindhorse) of Spring,TX.

The family has arranged a memorial service to be held at 5:00 pm on November 2nd, 2025 at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity.

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Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stowell, 74, passed away on October 23, 2025. Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stowell was born on February 2, 1951 to Louise (McKay) Stowell and Edwin D. Stowell, Jr. in Albany, NY. Debbie spent 2 years during high school living in Tanzania and Kenya in Africa. She graduated from Newark High School in 1970.Continue Reading

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Debbie and I were friends for @25 years. We met when we both sang in the Cecil County Choral Society. Although I moved away from the area years ago, Debbie and I would email often and meet up when I was back in the area for a concert, etc. Cards-I have one for every calendar holiday! She would always show up -she came to my father's graveside service last December and to a yard sale in May at my parents' home in MD. She was a faithful friend, and I will miss her greatly! Much sympathy expressed to her family.

Derry, Richard and family, We saw Debbie’s obit in the NewsJournal yesterday We are so sorry for her loss. We have so many fun memoriesof the Stowell family and our time on Kenilworth Ave. we would like to go up for the service but not sure we will be able to make it. Please know we are thinking of you and yours during this very sad time. We are 86 and 85 ( can hardly believe it) and are pretty good,we don’t travel as much as we used to. Blessing to all by

Derry, Richard and family, We saw Debbie’s obit in the NewsJournal yesterday We are so sorry for her loss. We have so many fun memories ❤️🤗of the Stowell family and our time on Kenilworth Ave. we would like to go up for the service but not sure we will be able to make it. Please know we are thinking of you and yours during this very sad time. We are 86 and 85 ( can hardly believe it) and are pretty good,we don’t travel as much as we used to. Blessing to all of you. ❤️🤗 travel as much as before are p

Good friends since 7th grade in school. I graduated Newark High1969 and Debbie and family in Africa 2 years her Dad taught Science there. Debbie graduated 1970. Shared apartment fior 8 years and went many places together. Moved to North Carolina 2094 and fir all these years send holiday cards to each other. Git letter from.her this summer saying she had health problems and said write if you.have time. I wrote her back Had gotten Halloween and Thanksgiving card to send her. I will miss her cards with note. Betsy Reading Rocky Mount North Carolina

Such a dear sweet soul, you will be missed.

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My sincerest sympathies to Debbie's family. I enjoyed many years working with her. She will always be in my heart. Prayers for all.

I had the pleasure of working with Deb for over 25 years, she was a light for me. She was a lovely woman who I will miss greatly. I remember her doing her hula hoop in the office at the end of the day. We always talked when I saw her. She was a joy to be around. She always dressed up for Halloween, a Witch, Little Red Riding Hood, A Renfaire maiden. I am so sorry for the family' loss.

Debbie was one of little words, but she made such a big impact on those she worked with. I had the pleasure of working with her at DCSS and she truly made my day the first time I received a holiday card from her. I hadn’t been there that long and didn’t even realize she knew my name. With that gesture, I knew she was special, to do something so simple and selfless for others in the place that was her home away from home. She will surely be missed. Sleep in peace my friend. Humbly submitted, Kimberly Williams

Debby was my neighbor and friend for many years and I will truly miss her. She was always such a sweet caring person. During the summer she would sit on her little deck and read. She also had made friend with my cat Gwhim she would give a litte milk everyday and he would wait for her to come home from work.She will missed as she always had time to stop n say hello no matter what. God has gained another angel. My prayers to her entire family.

My sincere condolences to Debbie's family and friends, I worked with Debbie at DCSS for several years. Debbie was a super sweet person who always had a smile on her face. She will be missed,God Bless.

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