Debra "Debbie" Adams

Debra "Debbie" Adams, 63, of Columbus, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.

Visitation is Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. Celebration of her Life, all at McKown Funeral Home. All of the guidelines that have been instituted by the state DHMs regarding mass gatherings will be followed. The Celebration of Life service at 6:00 p.m. will be broadcast on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page.

The family would like to invite everyone to a bonfire at Debbie's home (1822 6th Street) following the Celebration of Life service.

Debra "Debbie" Adams was born February 11, 1957 in Columbus to LeRoy and Maxine (Bernt) Iwanski.  She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1975.    Debbie attended Platte College and went on to Dental Assistants school in Omaha.  Debbie followed her life's passion of being a mom and being the best grandma to her beloved granddaughter.  She dearly loved her children and family. She loved taking weekend trips to Lincoln to babysit her granddaughter, Addison.  Their relationship was truly special.

Debbie worked for Dr. Mancuso for 5 years as a receptionist.  She also worked at Rich Adams Automotive.  Debbie served on the Parents Advisory Council at Williams Elementary for 10 years and also worked as a Para-educator at Columbus Public Schools.  For the last 10 years, Debbie has worked at ESU7.

Debbie was very spiritual and Christian based. She loved gardening, cooking, baking, and unofficially adopted many children and families throughout Columbus.  Debbie was very generous annually helping families in need with Christmas presents and always participated in Giving Tree Programs.

Debbie is survived by:
Daughter Stephanie Adams of Columbus
Son Aaron (Amanda) Adams of Lincoln
-Granddaughter Addison Adams of Lincoln
Father LeRoy Iwanski of Columbus
Brother Randy Iwanski of Omaha
Sister Kathy (Chuck) Zywiec of Columbus
Sister Sue (Bryan) Hast of Columbus

She is preceded in death by:
Mother Maxine Iwanski