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Deborah Beene Obituary

Debbie Sue Beene passed away January 19, 2024. No formal services are planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Debbie is survived by her husband Daryl, her sister Peggy (Bill) Grinstead, her son Mike (Connie), her grandchildren, Brandi (Hyatt), Brice and Kristy, and her great-granddaughters Oakley and Qunicy.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Dorothy Grinstead, her sisters, Kay (Bob) Ford and Nancy Grinstead, and her brother Mark (Midge) Grinstead.

Debbie graduated from Lawrence High School and the University of Kansas. She enjoyed her years of teaching in the Eudora and Lawrence School systems.

Debbie was active in Lawrence services areas, some of which were Meals on Wheels, CASA, and her PEO Chapter.

Debbie loved her family, her friends and life. She will be missed.

Special thanks to the staff of Bridge Haven Care Facility.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 21, 2024.

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Feb

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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