Deborah Sue Buckman Obituary (2023)

Deborah Sue Buckman, 61, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023. On that day, we lost our precious mother, grandma, sister, and friend, and heaven gained a beautiful angel to watch over us during this extremely painful time and the many hard times to come. Debbie was born on February 16, 1962, to Jim and Donna Fleeenor. At the age of 16, she met Joe Buckman. She married him a few years later. Tragically, he passed away nine years later. Debbie started her own company in 2012 and continued in that line of work until her passing. Debbie had so many friends that loved her. She had a personality and smile that instantly put everyone at ease upon meeting her, and almost always became close friends with her. She would always help anyone in need, even if she didnt know them. It made her feel good knowing that she brightened someones day. She also had a special place in her heart for animals, all animals. She would get the greatest excitement from rescuing an animal and taking them home to make them a part of her family. Even going so far as to one time, bringing home a bunch of baby ducks and housing them in the bathtub until their pen was ready. Never mind that no one could use the bathtub, but her baby ducks were darn happy, and that made her happy. Her most beloved pets were Jag, Cage, and Buster. Jag, her ride or die dog, was always by her side, and was right by her side when she left us. Cage was her grandson dog and she adored Cage. And Buster, her horse, she couldnt get enough of loving her horse. If she could have, she would have brought him in the house to live. She knew that Joe would put the brakes on that one. Ducks were enough. When her grandchildren, JJ, Drake, and Violet came into this world, it was all she could talk about. Though she was so far from them, when she spoke of them, you got the feeling that they were right there with her. She was always showing any new pictures that she got of them, or maybe a voicemail they left her. She was so proud that she was their grandma. She had hoped that someday her and Joe could move closer to them. Debbie met Joe Gallagher in 2011. From the moment she met him, she loved him. They spent the last 12 years together. Even though they hadnt married yet, we all knew that she would love him and be with him forever. Her forever just ended sooner than she thought. Debbie is survived by her longtime boyfriend, Joe Gallagher, her brother, Troy (Donna) Fleenor, her children, Laura (David), JC, Dee, Samantha, and Gunner, her brother-in-law, Jimmy Buckman, her grandchildren JJ, Violet, and Drake, her aunts, Cheryl Jacobs and Patti Jo Subisarreta, several cousins, distant relatives, and friends that were very important to her, as she was, and is to them. Debbie, your bright light will shine in all our hearts forever. We truly hope you know how much you were loved and adored. Its not goodbye, Debbie (Mom), its until we see you again. Let your angel wings always fly high. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.