Debbie Lynn Work

Born in Tacoma, WA, she was a lifelong resident of Lakewood. She was employed by the ARC Employment Center and loved the staff members and her friends. Debbie enjoyed spending time at the recreation center, especially with the bowling team, the Ocean Rollers. She was also an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lakewood.

Surviving are her loving parents, William A. and G. June Work; a sister, Joy A. Tabler and her husband Rev. Donald Tabler of NC; 2 brothers: Allan and his wife Lisa of Toms River and Todd of Lakewood; 4 nephews: Douglas Tabler and his wife Lauren of NC, Jason Tabler and his wife Krystle of Cape May, Matthew Tabler and his wife Elizabeth of SC, and Kyle A. Work of Toms River; a niece: Chelsea F. Work of Toms River; and great-nephews and a great-niece: Lucas, Gavin, Zachery, Joshua and Abigail.

Debbie was the sweetheart of all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11AM at D’Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery, Jackson.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7-9PM. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Debbie’s name to the ARC of Ocean County, 815 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 –OR–Christ United Methodist Church, 658 Fifth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701.