Debra Ann Edmondson

October 8, 1954 - May 10, 2019

After a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer, Debbie received her wings to Heaven on May 10, 2019. This beautiful lady was born in Bakersfield and lived her entire life here. She was preceded in death by her parents & sister. Her husband Gil passed 10 short days after her. She is survived her kids Shane, (Shelly), Shawn, (Cindy), Lindy, (Robert), Heather, Mickey, (Gina), her sister Roxanne, and brothers Daniel, Tony & Tim, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, uncle Larry & Brookie, and her fur babies. Debbie was a waitress at Zingo’s Café for 10 years before buying it in 1996, where she made many friends. She also opened a Thrift Store in 2014, but closed it in 2018 when she became ill. She loved yard sales, helping people and relaxing in the Vegas and the Indian Casinos playing the slots. She was a founding member of the Old Friends of Bakersfield and many cities in California. Debbie was an avid animal lover, she fed hundreds of stray dogs and cats, rescued many and kept several. Debbie was kind, will be missed, loved and always in our hearts. She truly loved her family and was a special wife, grandma, great grandma and friend to all. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 2:00PM at the CityView Church at 3535 Union Ave. Bakersfield, California. Pastor Craig Amos will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the S.P.C.A. The family wishes to thank the Kindred Hospice team, the chemo nurses at AIS Cancer Center and her special friend, Darlene Simoni for all the love, help and support