Debra Kaye Rittenberry Thoroughman, 66, of South Shore, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on August 15, 1959, in Crawford County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Rittenberry and Cora Jewell Grogan Rittenberry.
Debra embodied the essence of love and kindness, radiating warmth and joy to every soul she met. Her remarkable life served as a testament to the life-changing power of love and connection. She poured her heart and soul into every precious moment with her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her universe. She also enjoyed discovering hidden treasures at garage sales along the Route 30 corridor with her sister and nephew. Debra will be eternally cherished for her compassion, generosity, and the radiant smile that brightened every room she entered.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 50 years, Handford Thoroughman; one sister, Shirley Witten (Alan) of Mansfield, Ohio; one brother, Gertis Rittenberry of Bucyrus, Ohio; one daughter, Brandy (Jamie) Ginn of South Shore, Kentucky; three sons, Andy (Malinda) Thoroughman of Bucyrus, Ohio, Hanford (Sierra) Thoroughman of Garrison, Kentucky, and William (Tina) Thoroughman of Maysville, Kentucky; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Rick Lee Riddle; two brothers, Clarence Rittenberry and Walter Rittenberry; four sisters, Betty Evans, Charlene Shope, Christine Shope, and Freda Meade; two grandchildren, Oakleigh Ann Thoroughman and Roxianna September Thoroughman; and her mother-in-law, Thelma Bloomfield.
At the family’s request, there will be no services at this time; however, a Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.
Globe Family Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Debra Kaye Rittenberry Thoroughman.
