Debra Sue Manshack

Debra Sue Manshack

Debbie Sue Manshack, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Houston with family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on April 3, 1959, she was the daughter of Robert Strickland and Barbara (Bryant) Strickland. Debbie devoted many years of her life to working at Little Cypress Junior High. Her passion for helping children was evident through her dedication and love for her work. Outside of her career, Debbie cherished time with her little dog, Maggie, as well as enjoyed shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family. As we remember Debbie, let us celebrate the love, laughter, and light she brought into this world, forever etched in our hearts and memories.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Barbara Strickland.

She is survived by her sons, Matthew Manshack and his wife Tara, and Bradley Manshack; sister, Evelyn Smith; grandchildren, Dylan Manshack, Konner McLarty, Logan Manshack, Arron Wuske, Addison Wuske, Carter McLarty, Sutton Manshack, and Brody James. Debra also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Smith, Christopher Smith, Taylor Smith, Kevin McLarty, T-Ray Vincent, and Kerby Dorrell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to any animal rescue of your choice.