Debra Malpass Rivenbark, age 51, of Winnabow passed peacefully to her eternal rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at her home.

She was born December 16, 1956 in Bladen County to the late Quinn and Mildred Squires Malpass. Debra was also preceded in death by her sister, Voncielle Gurganious.

Debra was a loving mother, grandmother, fiancee, sister, aunt and friend who found great joy in the simplest of things, but her great joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She possessed a great sense of humor and loved sewing, crocheting, and laughter. Always putting others first, Debra was a very giving and sharing lady who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Surviving are her fiance, Manuel Rivenbark of Winnabow; daughter, Angela Moffitt and fiance, Dale Bruce both of Wilmington; son, Steven Williamson of Wilmington; grandchildren, Sarah Bruce, Jeremy Moffitt, Braxton Williamson and Tyler Williamson; sisters, Juanita Wallace (Charles) of Delco, Evelyn Smith of Bolton, Jane Porter (J. A.) of Castle Hayne, Emily Moxley of Winnabow, and Marie Dipasquale (John) of White Oak; brother, Bruce Malpass of Rocky Point; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and at other times will be at the home of Juanita Wallace.

Following the visitation on Saturday, May 10, 2008 the funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Major Butch Mallard officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.