Debby's Obituary
Debby Kay Shufflebarger, 51, of Kentland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 6, 2025. Born on November 5, 1973, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Ewell and Betty (Rhodes) Turner.
Debby was a 1992 graduate of Benton Central High School and furthered her education at McColly School of Real Estate in Schererville, IN. On June 29, 1996, she married Kory Shufflebarger at Covenant Federated Christian Church of Kentland, who survives her.
Debby was deeply involved in her community, serving as president of the Kentland Summer Festival for several years. She was also a dedicated member of Aubrey’s Angels, the Kentland Rotary Club, and the Kentland Chamber of Commerce. Her entrepreneurial spirit shone through as she owned and operated The Real Estate Shoppe and LD Properties LLC. Her career also included roles at the Kentland Town Board, where she was the first female elected to the board and served as president, as well as positions at Jefferson Township as the Deputy Trustee, Emerson-Sondgerath Chevrolet Dealership, Novotny Real Estate, McCreary Auto Dealership, Newton County Enterprise, Viskase, and BL Anderson.
Debby was an avid softball player and bowler, and she cherished coaching softball and traveling with her family and “The Crew.” Her dedication to her community was recognized when she was awarded the Citizen of The Year award in 2012.
She is survived by her loving husband, Kory, and their three sons, Josh (Leslie), Jacob (Alicia), and Jared (Jasmine) Shufflebarger. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren: Coltyn, Kinley, Sophia, Averie, Jace, Jadyn, and Jaslynn. Debby is also survived by her sisters, Cathy (Vonnie) Smith, Patty Turner, and Becky Turner, and her brother, Jim Turner, along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Debby was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Terri DePriest.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM (CDT) until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM (CDT) on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Interment will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Debby to Aubrey’s Angels Foundation.
Please share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
