Debra L. Wharton
Debra L. Wharton, 50, of
Newton, passed away Monday (March 3, 2008) at Via Christi Regional Medical
Center-St. Francis campus in Wichita.
She was born March 22, 1957,
in Tildon, Neb., to Robert and Connie (Hoffmann) Folkers. They survive of Belleview,
Neb.
On Nov. 8, 1980, she married
Rob Wharton in Lyman, Neb. He survives of the home.
Debra graduated from Ralston
High School in 1975 and attended Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa, and Pern
State College.
She worked as a certified
medical assistant at Presbyterian Manor. She also had worked as a para-educator
and copier technician dispatcher for USD 373 in Newton.
Debra enjoyed watching
sports, especially her beloved Nebraska football. She also enjoyed attending
her boys' sports events and supporting them.
Debra spent her free time
tending her gardens and flowers. She looked forward to spending time with her
many friends and loving family.
Other survivors include sons,
Jeffery Wharton and wife, Kelly, and Daniel Wharton, all of Newton; sister,
Marla Jackson and husband, Garry, of Mullen, Neb.; nephews, Jeremy Jackson and
Dustin Jackson; and niece, Casie Delgado.
Visitation will be from 1 to
9 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family receiving
friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Funeral service will be at 10
a.m. Friday at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton, with the Rev.
Phil Fischer of the church officiating.
Burial will be at Greenwood
Cemetery in Newton.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Trinity Heights UMC in care of the funeral home.
