In her younger childhood years, Debbie lived in Belfast, NY.
She attended several schools in Allegany County. Prior to moving to Wellsville,
she lived in Alfred and Belmont. She attended PWI prior to her retirement.
Debbie loved babies and animals. She enjoyed doing crafts
and ceramics. One of her favorite things to do was to go out for a hamburger
and soda pop.
She attended the Genesis Bible Church for many years when
she was able. She enjoyed going to Sunday school classes with the children.
Debbie had her own personality. She was a loving person who
showed compassion and concern for others. She will be missed by the caregivers
who have cared for her in recent years. She kept the household lively at times.
She was one of fifteen children. Surviving are sisters,
Marie Belec of FL, Patricia Johnson of Spring Creek, NV, and Peggy Bacon of
Westfield, PA; brothers, Larry James of Olean, Terry James of Olean, John James
of NY, Jerry James of Belmont, Gary James of FL, Marvin James of Wellsville,
Calvin James of NY, and Marvin Collins of Indiana; aunt Norma Stuck of
Wellsville; niece Alicia James of Wellsville; and several other nieces, nephews
and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister
Norma Winn; brothers, Harry Budinger, and Kenneth “Jimmy James” Budinger.
Debbie made an anatomical gift of her body to the University
at Buffalo. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 1:30
p.m. at the Genesis Bible Church 4193 State Rt. 19 South, Belmont, NY 14813.
Pastor Bill Sylor will officiate. Burial will be at a future date at the
Riverside Cemetery Belfast, NY.
Memorials may be made to SPCA 1374 State Rt. 19 South, PO
Box 381, Wellsville, NY 14895 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
