Mrs. Debra "Debbie" Olding, 72, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.

Debbie will be missed by her husband of 54 years, Gerald L. Olding; children, Chris Olding (Alisha), Nancy Reyes (Gene), and Tammy Rudd (John); grandchildren, Devon Olding, Zachary Reyes (Faith), Christopher Olding, Natalya Novak (Dalton), Emily Olding, Brianna Reyes, Tobias Rudd, and Eliana Rudd; great-grandchildren, Rosie, Roxanne, and Lillia.

Debbie was born in Statesboro, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, W.H. and Nancy Boyette Owens, as well as her brother, Ricky Owens.  Debbie was a homemaker and also helped her husband in his law practice.  She will be remembered for being a loving wife and "Ma" to the family, as well as being sweet, funny, and playful.  She enjoyed playing Bingo, drinking her coffee, and watching her favorite teams, the Braves, the Falcons and the Bulldogs.  Debbie is going to be missed.

The visitation will be on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the funeral home.  The service to honor Debbie's life will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444