Deborah Ann McCool passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, January 4, 2025 surrounded by family and loved ones. Debby was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and great-grandmother. She loved everyone so greatly and often showed this love by crocheting blankets. She is preceded in death by her dad, Jerry McCool. Debby is survived by her mom, Janice Randolph, her brothers, Mitch and Bud McCool and Walter Randolph, sister, Jo Ellen Roemer, daughter, Lesley Askins and her husband Dustin, son, Chris Smarr and wife Jennifer, son, Travis Smarr and wife, Amanda (Mandy Sue). 9 grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley, Carson, Dylan, Joseph, Joshua, Zoe, Jordyn and Jaxton. 4 great- grandchildren Bentley, Paisley, Grayson and Rylee with two more arriving this year, Shepherd and Mason. She will be missed greatly by all, but her life will leave a lasting mark on all the hearts who had the pleasure to know her. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin, MO.